Core i5 4460@3.2GHz

[Izus]

I've tried to run Dolphin on a Windows 10 Machine with Core i5 4460 and integrated Intel GPU and noticed, that this config is quite good. It runs New Super Mario Bros at 1080p@60fps even in OpenGL mode. Can anyone tell me: if I install Linux on this machine, will a framerate be the same?
P.S. And one more question. Will the nVidia GT520 speed up this config or slow it down?

[leolam]

With OpenGL, yes, it should be the same. New Super Mario Bros. Wii is not a very intensive game; with more intensive games, the integrated GPU will not be handle to handle anything near 3xIR… I don't know if your iGPU has DX12-enabled drivers. If you can use DX12, that should be faster than any other backend.

The GT520 is a very old and weak card. It will be much better if you upgrade to something modern like the 750 Ti (or better).

[Izus]

With OpenGL, yes, it should be the same. New Super Mario Bros. Wii is not a very intensive game; with more intensive games, the integrated GPU will not be handle to handle anything near 3xIR… I don't know if your iGPU has DX12-enabled drivers. If you can use DX12, that should be faster than any other backend.

The GT520 is a very old and weak card. It will be much better if you upgrade to something modern like the 750 Ti (or better).

Thank you very much. One question: What is '3xIR'?

[JosJuice]

3xIR means a resolution that is three times higher than the native resolution. The native resolution is roughly 480p, so 3xIR is a bit higher than 1080p.

[Izus]

3xIR means a resolution that is three times higher than the native resolution. The native resolution is roughly 480p, so 3xIR is a bit higher than 1080p.

Oh! It's not even matter =) I have a cheap Acer X112 Projector with 800x600 and a very poor eyesight =) So, native resolution is OK.