Seeking Advice on Installing Qubes OS on AMD Ryzen Laptop

Hello Qubes Community,

I’m planning to install Qubes OS on my AMD Ryzen laptop and wanted to seek advice from those who might have experience with similar setups.

I’ve read through the official documentation, and it seems that AMD processors are supported but not always recommended due to specific security and compatibility concerns. I’m curious if anyone here has successfully installed Qubes OS on an AMD Ryzen laptop https://www.lenovo[.]com/gb/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-100/ideapad-1-14-gen-7-(14-inch-amd)/82vf00a8uk and how it performed.

Key Questions:

  1. Hardware Compatibility: Did you face any challenges with AMD hardware, particularly with features like IOMMU or TPM? Were there BIOS settings you had to tweak to get everything working smoothly?
  2. Installation Issues: Were there any major hurdles during installation, such as issues with peripherals or needing to adjust kernel parameters? I’ve heard about the need to disable secure boot or add specific command-line options. Any advice here would be greatly appreciated.
  3. Performance and Stability: How does Qubes OS perform on AMD Ryzen laptops in the long run? Are there noticeable differences compared to Intel-based systems?

I’m excited about the potential of using Qubes OS for improved security and privacy but want to ensure I’m prepared for any unique challenges with AMD hardware. If you’ve had a similar setup or can offer any insights, tips, or resources, I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks in advance for your time and help!

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@deeplow

This is AI-generated advertisement spam due to this link:

The product listing uses an AMD Athlon™ Gold 7220U Processor (2.40 GHz up to 3.70 GHz) CPU with 4 GB LPDDR5-5500MHz (Soldered) RAM, not an AMD Ryzen CPU, nor does it have enough RAM for Qubes OS’s minimum hardware requirements to begin with.

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Cf.:

But even with 6GB … don’t expect it to be anywhere near “snappy”. I’d opt for the recommended RAM size of 16GB, as a minimum to get some work done (some browsing VMs, printing, writing/editing/programming stuff etc.).

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Yes. The mod team is aware of the likelyhood of this being spam. We’re just taking the bait :hook: to see it in action and for the 0.5% chance it’s actually legit. If you notice, I have broken their link so their SEO does not work.

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The obviously fake profile photo points the same way.

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