Section "Device" Identifier "Intel Graphics" Driver "intel" Option "TearFree" "true" EndSection Use code with caution.
Or add to ~/.config/mpv/mpv.conf :
Save the file ( Ctrl + O , then Enter ), exit ( Ctrl + X ), and update GRUB: sudo update-grub Use code with caution. Restart your computer. Issue 3: Missing Codecs or Slow 4K Video Playback
To use it in Steam, right-click any game, select , and add the following string to the Launch Options : gamemoderun %command% Use code with caution. Troubleshooting Common Issues 1. Screen Tearing on X11 intel uhd graphics 730 ubuntu
sudo apt install intel-media-va-driver-non-free
In most cases, you do need to manually download drivers from a website. Ubuntu automatically detects the UHD 730 and uses the i915 kernel driver.
If you notice horizontal lines tearing across your display while moving windows or watching videos on an X11 session, you can force vertical synchronization (V-Sync) via an Xorg configuration file. Create a dedicated configuration script: Issue 3: Missing Codecs or Slow 4K Video
Maximizing Intel UHD Graphics 730 Performance on Ubuntu The Intel UHD Graphics 730
Run glxinfo | grep "OpenGL renderer" to ensure you are using the Intel driver, not "llvmpipe" (which indicates software rendering).
To ensure hardware video acceleration works for browsers and media players: sudo apt install intel-media-va-driver-non-free Use code with caution. 4. Enable Latest Mesa Drivers (Optional but Recommended) Ubuntu automatically detects the UHD 730 and uses
Intel locks frequency on UHD 730. Only possible on K-series CPUs with Iris Xe.
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 works exceptionally well under Ubuntu right out of the box, thanks to the mature open-source Mesa and kernel drivers. By verifying your configuration, enabling VA-API video acceleration, and ensuring your system utilizes dual-channel RAM, you can achieve a highly responsive desktop experience, fluid 4K video playback, and capable light gaming setup. To help fine-tune your configuration, please share: Your current (e.g., 22.04 or 24.04).
Expected output includes entries for AV1, HEVC, H.264.
Run lspci -k | grep -EA3 'VGA|3D|Display' to verify i915 is in use.
sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade -y sudo apt dist-upgrade -y