Jetson Orin Nano Super nvargus framerate starvation without gdm on JetPack 6.2

pzolotykh · April 23, 2025, 1:08am

Hi,
I’ve run into an issue with the JetPack 6.2 on Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit.
I need to use DRM output to a display connected with DP.

jetson@ubuntu:~$ cat /etc/nv_tegra_release 
# R36 (release), REVISION: 4.3, GCID: 38968081, BOARD: generic, EABI: aarch64, DATE: Wed Jan  8 01:49:37 UTC 2025
# KERNEL_VARIANT: oot
TARGET_USERSPACE_LIB_DIR=nvidia
TARGET_USERSPACE_LIB_DIR_PATH=usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/nvidia

I have 2 IMX477 cameras connected and enabled with jetson-io, the driver is default.
To reproduce the issue, I do a simple test
Measure framerate straight after the sensor consumed by nvarguscamerasrc in one terminal
Start/stop gdm service in another one.
The framerate drops from 30FPS as it should be to 2-3 FPS when gdm is off and immediately recovers back to 30FPS when gdm is running.

terminal1:

jetson@ubuntu:~$ gst-launch-1.0 -v -e nvarguscamerasrc sensor-id=0 sensor-mode=1 aeantibanding=0 ee-mode=0 tnr-mode=0 wbmode=0 awblock=1 aelock=0 aeregion="824 404 1096 676 1" saturation=1.2 event-wait=5000000000 acquire-wait=50000000000 ! queue ! fpsdisplaysink text-overlay=0 signal-fps-
measurements=1 video-sink=fakesink                                                                                                              
GST_ARGUS: NvArgusCameraSrc: Setting AE REGION : 824 404 1096 676 1                                                                             
Setting pipeline to PAUSED ...                                                                                                                  
Pipeline is live and does not need PREROLL ...                                                                                                  
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0: sync = true                                       
Pipeline is PREROLLED ...                                                                                                                       
Setting pipeline to PLAYING ...                                                                                                                 
New clock: GstSystemClock                                                                                                                       
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstNvArgusCameraSrc:nvarguscamerasrc0.GstPad:src: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstQueue:queue0.GstPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstQueue:queue0.GstPad:src: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0.GstGhostPad:sink.GstProxyPad:proxypad0: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0.GstPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0.GstGhostPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
GST_ARGUS: Creating output stream                                                                                                               
CONSUMER: Waiting until producer is connected...                                                                                                
GST_ARGUS: Available Sensor modes :                                                                                                             
GST_ARGUS: 3840 x 2160 FR = 29.999999 fps Duration = 33333334 ; Analog Gain range min 1.000000, max 22.250000; Exposure Range min 13000, max 683709000;
                                                                                                                                                
GST_ARGUS: 1920 x 1080 FR = 59.999999 fps Duration = 16666667 ; Analog Gain range min 1.000000, max 22.250000; Exposure Range min 13000, max 683709000;
                                                                                                                                                
GST_ARGUS: Running with following settings:                                                                                                     
   Camera index = 0                                                                                                                             
   Camera mode  = 1                                                                                                                             
   Output Stream W = 1920 H = 1080                                                                                                              
   seconds to Run    = 0                                                                                                                        
   Frame Rate = 59.999999                                                                                                                       
GST_ARGUS: Setting AeRegion: 824 404 1096 676 1.000000                                                                                          
GST_ARGUS: Setup Complete, Starting captures for 0 seconds                                                                                      
GST_ARGUS: Starting repeat capture requests.
CONSUMER: Producer has connected; continuing.
Redistribute latency...                               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0: sync = true
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 3, dropped: 0, current: 4.50, average: 4.50
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 5, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 3.75
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 7, dropped: 0, current: 3.53, average: 3.68
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 9, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 3.51
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 11, dropped: 0, current: 3.33, average: 3.47
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 13, dropped: 0, current: 2.61, average: 3.30
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 15, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 3.26
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 17, dropped: 0, current: 2.50, average: 3.15
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 19, dropped: 0, current: 2.50, average: 3.06
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 21, dropped: 0, current: 2.31, average: 2.97                 
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 23, dropped: 0, current: 2.31, average: 2.90                 
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 25, dropped: 0, current: 2.61, average: 2.87                                                                                                                                                                  
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 27, dropped: 0, current: 2.86, average: 2.87                 
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 29, dropped: 0, current: 3.31, average: 2.90                                                                                                                                                                  
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 44, dropped: 0, current: 28.52, average: 4.18                
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 59, dropped: 0, current: 29.99, average: 5.35                
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 74, dropped: 0, current: 29.92, average: 6.42                
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 89, dropped: 0, current: 29.86, average: 7.39                
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 103, dropped: 0, current: 27.75, average: 8.21               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 119, dropped: 0, current: 30.20, average: 9.11               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 134, dropped: 0, current: 29.84, average: 9.87               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 149, dropped: 0, current: 29.93, average: 10.59              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 164, dropped: 0, current: 29.99, average: 11.25              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 179, dropped: 0, current: 29.93, average: 11.87              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 194, dropped: 0, current: 29.93, average: 12.46              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 209, dropped: 0, current: 29.93, average: 13.00  
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 224, dropped: 0, current: 29.88, average: 13.51              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 240, dropped: 0, current: 29.97, average: 14.02
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 255, dropped: 0, current: 29.60, average: 14.47                                                                                                                                                               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 262, dropped: 0, current: 6.93, average: 14.06   
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 264, dropped: 0, current: 2.73, average: 13.63               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 266, dropped: 0, current: 3.34, average: 13.33
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 268, dropped: 0, current: 3.16, average: 13.01                                                                                                                                                                
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 270, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 12.70               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 272, dropped: 0, current: 2.73, average: 12.37               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 274, dropped: 0, current: 2.40, average: 12.00               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 276, dropped: 0, current: 2.50, average: 11.68               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 278, dropped: 0, current: 3.16, average: 11.46               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 280, dropped: 0, current: 2.86, average: 11.22               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 281, dropped: 0, current: 1.76, average: 11.01               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 284, dropped: 0, current: 5.76, average: 10.90               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 301, dropped: 0, current: 32.86, average: 11.33                                                                                                                                                               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 316, dropped: 0, current: 29.98, average: 11.67              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 331, dropped: 0, current: 29.93, average: 12.01              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 346, dropped: 0, current: 29.93, average: 12.33              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 361, dropped: 0, current: 29.64, average: 12.63              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 377, dropped: 0, current: 30.20, average: 12.95
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 392, dropped: 0, current: 29.95, average: 13.24              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 407, dropped: 0, current: 29.89, average: 13.52              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 422, dropped: 0, current: 30.00, average: 13.79              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 437, dropped: 0, current: 29.90, average: 14.05                                                                                                                                                               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 452, dropped: 0, current: 29.98, average: 14.30                                                                                                                                                               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 467, dropped: 0, current: 29.90, average: 14.54                                                                                                                                                               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 482, dropped: 0, current: 29.93, average: 14.78                                                                                                                                                               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 497, dropped: 0, current: 29.91, average: 15.01                                                                                                                                                               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 512, dropped: 0, current: 29.93, average: 15.23                                                                                                                                                               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 527, dropped: 0, current: 29.94, average: 15.45              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 540, dropped: 0, current: 16.32, average: 15.47              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 541, dropped: 0, current: 1.87, average: 15.26               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 543, dropped: 0, current: 3.16, average: 15.05                                                                                                                                                                
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 545, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 14.83               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 547, dropped: 0, current: 3.16, average: 14.63                                                                                                                                                                
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 549, dropped: 0, current: 3.33, average: 14.45               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 551, dropped: 0, current: 4.00, average: 14.32               
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 560, dropped: 0, current: 17.50, average: 14.36              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 575, dropped: 0, current: 29.97, average: 14.56              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 590, dropped: 0, current: 29.95, average: 14.75              
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 605, dropped: 0, current: 29.91, average: 14.94
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 620, dropped: 0, current: 29.85, average: 15.12
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 636, dropped: 0, current: 29.98, average: 15.31
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 651, dropped: 0, current: 29.99, average: 15.49
^Chandling interrupt.
Interrupt: Stopping pipeline ...
EOS on shutdown enabled -- Forcing EOS on the pipeline
Waiting for EOS...
Got EOS from element "pipeline0".
EOS received - stopping pipeline...
Execution ended after 0:00:43.987611859
Setting pipeline to NULL ...
GST_ARGUS: Cleaning up
CONSUMER: Done Success
GST_ARGUS: Done Success
Freeing pipeline ...

terminal2:

jetson@ubuntu:~$ sudo systemctl start gdm
[sudo] password for jetson: 
jetson@ubuntu:~$ sudo systemctl stop gdm
jetson@ubuntu:~$ sudo systemctl start gdm
jetson@ubuntu:~$ sudo systemctl stop gdm
jetson@ubuntu:~$ sudo systemctl start gdm

dmesg:

[48344.810443] NVRM rpcRmApiControl_dce: NVRM_RPC_DCE: Failed RM ctrl call cmd:0x731341 result 0xffff:
[48347.415156] rfkill: input handler disabled
[48406.950107] rfkill: input handler enabled
[48407.207582] NVRM rpcRmApiControl_dce: NVRM_RPC_DCE: Failed RM ctrl call cmd:0x731341 result 0xffff:
[49812.507200] NVRM rpcRmApiControl_dce: NVRM_RPC_DCE: Failed RM ctrl call cmd:0x731341 result 0xffff:
[49814.968159] rfkill: input handler disabled
[49820.005196] rfkill: input handler enabled
[49820.253997] NVRM rpcRmApiControl_dce: NVRM_RPC_DCE: Failed RM ctrl call cmd:0x731341 result 0xffff:
[49828.468901] NVRM rpcRmApiControl_dce: NVRM_RPC_DCE: Failed RM ctrl call cmd:0x731341 result 0xffff:
[49830.915570] rfkill: input handler disabled
[49836.833901] rfkill: input handler enabled
[49836.968678] NVRM rpcRmApiControl_dce: NVRM_RPC_DCE: Failed RM ctrl call cmd:0x731341 result 0xffff:
[49841.153910] NVRM rpcRmApiControl_dce: NVRM_RPC_DCE: Failed RM ctrl call cmd:0x731341 result 0xffff:
[49843.559642] rfkill: input handler disabled

Why does nvargus even depends on gdm service?
How to use DRM output then? The previous approach was to turn off gdm, however the framerate is not acceptable then.

DaneLLL · April 23, 2025, 2:05am

Hi,
Continually starting and terminating gdm is not validated. Please stop display manager and load DRM driver in the beginning, and use nvdrmvideosink. Please refer to
Accelerated GStreamer — NVIDIA Jetson Linux Developer Guide

pzolotykh · April 23, 2025, 2:12am

Hi @DaneLLL , thanks for the support!
That start and stop was just for issue demonstration purposes. Problem persists even after reboot.
I use nvdrmvideosink, but the issue is that nvargus framerate drops even as is.
The dependency looks clear: gdm should be running for a proper framerate, but I’m not sure what causes this.

pzolotykh · April 23, 2025, 4:10am

@DaneLLL To be more precise, I mean that

I cannot use drm with running gdm (it’s OK)
Once gdm is stopped, nvarguscamerasrc provides 2-3fps only straight after the source. (Issue)
Once gdm is stopped, drm output is working fine itself (OK)

DaneLLL · April 23, 2025, 4:49am

Hi,
For using DRM, you have to run the commands:

$ sudo systemctl stop gdm
$ sudo loginctl terminate-seat seat0
$ sudo modprobe nvidia-drm modeset=1

Is the framerate correct while using nvdrmvideosink in the setup?

DaneLLL · April 24, 2025, 1:42am

Hi,
We don’t observe the issue on Jetpack 6.2/Orin Nano developer kit + RPi HiQ camera(imx477). We run the command and framerate is 30fps:

$ sudo systemctl stop gdm
$ sudo loginctl terminate-seat seat0
$ sudo modprobe nvidia-drm modeset=1
$ gst-launch-1.0 nvarguscamerasrc ! fpsdisplaysink text-overlay=0 video-sink=nvdrmvideosink sync=0 -v

pzolotykh · April 24, 2025, 2:22am

Hi @DaneLLL ,
Thanks for the test. JetPack is on the same page.
Could you please confirm that Orin Nano dev kit you’ve tested is Orin Nano Super dev kit?
Is there a way to downgrade Super to a regular one so I could retest?

I could provide ssh access to the device in case it’s helpful.

DaneLLL · April 24, 2025, 4:21am

Hi,
Yes, the Orin Nano developer kit is flashed with super mode. Not sure if you can re-flash your developer kit and check again. Please try

Flash Jetpack 6.2
Set up user and password in first boot
Enable the camera through jetson-io.py and reboot
Install nvarguscamerasrc

$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install nvidia-l4t-gstreamer
$ rm .cache/gstreamer-1.0/registry.aarch64.bin

Run the commands

pzolotykh · April 25, 2025, 10:04am

@DaneLLL
The same issue after reflashing and installation only l4t-gstreamer.

I’ve even changed to fakesink

gst-launch-1.0 nvarguscamerasrc ! fpsdisplaysink text-overlay=0 video-sink=fakesink sync=0 -v
sudo systemctl stop gdm
sudo loginctl terminate-seat seat0
gst-launch-1.0 nvarguscamerasrc ! fpsdisplaysink text-overlay=0 video-sink=fakesink sync=0 -v

gives me

/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0.GstPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0.GstGhostPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
GST_ARGUS: Creating output stream
CONSUMER: Waiting until producer is connected...
GST_ARGUS: Available Sensor modes :
GST_ARGUS: 3840 x 2160 FR = 29.999999 fps Duration = 33333334 ; Analog Gain range min 1.000000, max 22.250000; Exposure Range min 13000, max 683709000;

GST_ARGUS: 1920 x 1080 FR = 59.999999 fps Duration = 16666667 ; Analog Gain range min 1.000000, max 22.250000; Exposure Range min 13000, max 683709000;

GST_ARGUS: Running with following settings:
   Camera index = 0 
   Camera mode  = 1 
   Output Stream W = 1920 H = 1080 
   seconds to Run    = 0 
   Frame Rate = 59.999999 
GST_ARGUS: Setup Complete, Starting captures for 0 seconds
GST_ARGUS: Starting repeat capture requests.
CONSUMER: Producer has connected; continuing.
Redistribute latency...
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0: sync = false
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 17, dropped: 0, current: 32.57, average: 32.57
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 33, dropped: 0, current: 30.00, average: 31.27
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 49, dropped: 0, current: 30.01, average: 30.85
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 65, dropped: 0, current: 30.02, average: 30.64
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 81, dropped: 0, current: 30.00, average: 30.51
^Chandling interrupt.
Interrupt: Stopping pipeline ...
Execution ended after 0:00:03.392113888
Setting pipeline to NULL ...
GST_ARGUS: Cleaning up
CONSUMER: Done Success
GST_ARGUS: Done Success
Freeing pipeline ...
jetson@ubuntu:~$ sudo systemctl stop gdm
jetson@ubuntu:~$ sudo loginctl terminate-seat seat0
jetson@ubuntu:~$ gst-launch-1.0 nvarguscamerasrc ! fpsdisplaysink text-overlay=0 video-sink=fakesink sync=0 -v
Setting pipeline to PAUSED ...
Pipeline is live and does not need PREROLL ...
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0: sync = false
Pipeline is PREROLLED ...
Setting pipeline to PLAYING ...
New clock: GstSystemClock
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstNvArgusCameraSrc:nvarguscamerasrc0.GstPad:src: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0.GstGhostPad:sink.GstProxyPad:proxypad0: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0.GstPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0.GstGhostPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
GST_ARGUS: Creating output stream
CONSUMER: Waiting until producer is connected...
GST_ARGUS: Available Sensor modes :
GST_ARGUS: 3840 x 2160 FR = 29.999999 fps Duration = 33333334 ; Analog Gain range min 1.000000, max 22.250000; Exposure Range min 13000, max 683709000;

GST_ARGUS: 1920 x 1080 FR = 59.999999 fps Duration = 16666667 ; Analog Gain range min 1.000000, max 22.250000; Exposure Range min 13000, max 683709000;

GST_ARGUS: Running with following settings:
   Camera index = 0 
   Camera mode  = 1 
   Output Stream W = 1920 H = 1080 
   seconds to Run    = 0 
   Frame Rate = 59.999999 
GST_ARGUS: Setup Complete, Starting captures for 0 seconds
GST_ARGUS: Starting repeat capture requests.
CONSUMER: Producer has connected; continuing.
Redistribute latency...
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0: sync = false
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 3, dropped: 0, current: 3.75, average: 3.75
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 5, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 3.41
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 7, dropped: 0, current: 2.50, average: 3.09
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 9, dropped: 0, current: 2.73, average: 3.00
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 11, dropped: 0, current: 2.86, average: 2.97
^Chandling interrupt.
Interrupt: Stopping pipeline ...
Execution ended after 0:00:05.842106557
Setting pipeline to NULL ...
GST_ARGUS: Cleaning up
CONSUMER: Done Success
GST_ARGUS: Done Success
Freeing pipeline ...

DaneLLL · April 25, 2025, 10:18am

Hi,
You don’t execute

$ sudo modprobe nvidia-drm modeset=1

pzolotykh · April 26, 2025, 10:03am

I did. Actually I did 2 tests:

The test exactly you’ve asked with drm output
The test with fakesink output.

My point is that after stopping of gdm service nvarguscamerasrc framerate drops regardless of drm in use or not.

DaneLLL · April 28, 2025, 12:17am

Hi,
We are supposed to have identical result on developer kit. Please share the prints after running the commands:

$ sudo systemctl stop gdm
$ sudo loginctl terminate-seat seat0
$ sudo modprobe nvidia-drm modeset=1
$ gst-launch-1.0 nvarguscamerasrc ! fpsdisplaysink text-overlay=0 video-sink=nvdrmvideosink sync=0 -v

And check if camera preview is shown.

pzolotykh · May 1, 2025, 8:14am

Well, you are right. fpsdisplaysink with nvdrmvideosink works well. At least we are on the same page with video-sink=nvdrmvideosink

gst-launch-1.0 nvarguscamerasrc ! fpsdisplaysink text-overlay=0 video-sink=nvdrmvideosink sync=0 -v
Setting pipeline to PAUSED ...
Pipeline is live and does not need PREROLL ...
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstNvDrmVideoSink:nvdrmvideosink0: sync = false
Pipeline is PREROLLED ...
Setting pipeline to PLAYING ...
New clock: GstSystemClock
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstNvArgusCameraSrc:nvarguscamerasrc0.GstPad:src: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0.GstGhostPad:sink.GstProxyPad:proxypad0: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstNvDrmVideoSink:nvdrmvideosink0.GstPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0.GstGhostPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
GST_ARGUS: Creating output stream
CONSUMER: Waiting until producer is connected...
GST_ARGUS: Available Sensor modes :
GST_ARGUS: 3840 x 2160 FR = 29.999999 fps Duration = 33333334 ; Analog Gain range min 1.000000, max 22.250000; Exposure Range min 13000, max 683709000;

GST_ARGUS: 1920 x 1080 FR = 59.999999 fps Duration = 16666667 ; Analog Gain range min 1.000000, max 22.250000; Exposure Range min 13000, max 683709000;

GST_ARGUS: Running with following settings:
   Camera index = 0 
   Camera mode  = 1 
   Output Stream W = 1920 H = 1080 
   seconds to Run    = 0 
   Frame Rate = 59.999999 
GST_ARGUS: Setup Complete, Starting captures for 0 seconds
GST_ARGUS: Starting repeat capture requests.
CONSUMER: Producer has connected; continuing.
Redistribute latency...
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstNvDrmVideoSink:nvdrmvideosink0: sync = false
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 16, dropped: 0, current: 31.28, average: 31.28
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 31, dropped: 0, current: 29.99, average: 30.64
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 47, dropped: 0, current: 30.04, average: 30.43
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 62, dropped: 0, current: 29.95, average: 30.31
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 78, dropped: 0, current: 30.01, average: 30.25
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 94, dropped: 0, current: 29.99, average: 30.21
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 110, dropped: 0, current: 29.98, average: 30.17
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 126, dropped: 0, current: 29.90, average: 30.14
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 142, dropped: 0, current: 29.99, average: 30.12
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 158, dropped: 0, current: 30.04, average: 30.11
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 173, dropped: 0, current: 29.98, average: 30.10
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 188, dropped: 0, current: 29.93, average: 30.09
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 204, dropped: 0, current: 30.02, average: 30.08
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 220, dropped: 0, current: 30.06, average: 30.08
^Chandling interrupt.
Interrupt: Stopping pipeline ...
Execution ended after 0:00:08.276603224
Setting pipeline to NULL ...
GST_ARGUS: Cleaning up
CONSUMER: Done Success
GST_ARGUS: Done Success
Freeing pipeline ...

But exactly the same pipeline with fakesink not reliable:

jetson@ubuntu:~$ gst-launch-1.0 nvarguscamerasrc sensor-mode=0 ! fpsdisplaysink text-overlay=1 video-sink=fakesink sync=0 -v
Setting pipeline to PAUSED ...
Pipeline is live and does not need PREROLL ...
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0: sync = false
Pipeline is PREROLLED ...
Setting pipeline to PLAYING ...
New clock: GstSystemClock
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstNvArgusCameraSrc:nvarguscamerasrc0.GstPad:src: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0.GstGhostPad:sink.GstProxyPad:proxypad0: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay.GstPad:src: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM, meta:GstVideoOverlayComposition), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0.GstPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM, meta:GstVideoOverlayComposition), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay.GstPad:video_sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0.GstGhostPad:sink: caps = video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1
GST_ARGUS: Creating output stream
CONSUMER: Waiting until producer is connected...
GST_ARGUS: Available Sensor modes :
GST_ARGUS: 3840 x 2160 FR = 29.999999 fps Duration = 33333334 ; Analog Gain range min 1.000000, max 22.250000; Exposure Range min 13000, max 683709000;

GST_ARGUS: 1920 x 1080 FR = 59.999999 fps Duration = 16666667 ; Analog Gain range min 1.000000, max 22.250000; Exposure Range min 13000, max 683709000;

GST_ARGUS: Running with following settings:
   Camera index = 0 
   Camera mode  = 0 
   Output Stream W = 3840 H = 2160 
   seconds to Run    = 0 
   Frame Rate = 29.999999 
GST_ARGUS: Setup Complete, Starting captures for 0 seconds
GST_ARGUS: Starting repeat capture requests.
CONSUMER: Producer has connected; continuing.
Redistribute latency...
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstFakeSink:fakesink0: sync = false
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 3, dropped: 0, current: 4.29, average: 4.29
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 3, dropped: 0, current: 4.29, average: 4.29
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 5, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 3.66
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 5, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 3.66
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 7, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 3.44
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 7, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 3.44
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 9, dropped: 0, current: 3.16, average: 3.38
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 9, dropped: 0, current: 3.16, average: 3.38
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 11, dropped: 0, current: 2.61, average: 3.20
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 11, dropped: 0, current: 2.61, average: 3.20
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 13, dropped: 0, current: 2.50, average: 3.07
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 13, dropped: 0, current: 2.50, average: 3.07
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 15, dropped: 0, current: 2.73, average: 3.02
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 15, dropped: 0, current: 2.73, average: 3.02
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 17, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 3.02
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 17, dropped: 0, current: 3.00, average: 3.02
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 19, dropped: 0, current: 2.73, average: 2.98
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 19, dropped: 0, current: 2.73, average: 2.98
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 21, dropped: 0, current: 2.86, average: 2.97
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 21, dropped: 0, current: 2.86, average: 2.97
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0/GstTextOverlay:fps-display-text-overlay: text = rendered: 23, dropped: 0, current: 2.86, average: 2.96
/GstPipeline:pipeline0/GstFPSDisplaySink:fpsdisplaysink0: last-message = rendered: 23, dropped: 0, current: 2.86, average: 2.96
^Chandling interrupt.
Interrupt: Stopping pipeline ...
Execution ended after 0:00:09.691885251
Setting pipeline to NULL ...
GST_ARGUS: Cleaning up
CONSUMER: Done Success
GST_ARGUS: Done Success
Freeing pipeline ...

Could you check please with video-sink=fakesink at your side?
Do you have any ideas why?
This fpsdisplaysink is widely used in the project for measurement fps, and fakesink is the target sink.
@DaneLLL

DaneLLL · May 1, 2025, 9:04am

Hi,
The condition of enabling DRM and not using it is not validated, so it may not work as expected. If you don’t use DRM, please run in default X11 enabled environment.

DaneLLL · May 1, 2025, 11:06pm

Hi,
And please try text-overlay=0:

... ! fpsdisplaysink text-overlay=0 video-sink=fakesink sync=0 -v

system · June 4, 2025, 1:53am

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