Problem: Dolphin slowdown and fps drop after extended play. (Not CPU temp or low hardware related)
I have seen several post with this problem described but the post always seems to be missing helpful identification information. I'm sure my information isn't perfect, however it might help someone else working through the same issue. This post is more of a statement than a cry for help. I have search for a solution and have not found one as of yet.
My rig: CPU: i7 4790k Intel Core i7-4790K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 4.0 GHz Turbo set to 4.5GHz
Ram: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB x2 = 16GB total
GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980Ti 6GB G1
OS: Windows 10 Pro x64 (Clean install only days ago in attempt to rule out other programs interfering)
Temps: using CPUID
Dolphinbar w/ real Wiimote + / Also used BlueSoleil with UD100 (Crap)
Dolphin Version: Tested official 5.0 and several Nightly builds up to 5.0-3614-x64 (will try today's nightly after this)
4.0.2 doesn't seem to have the issue, however I prefer 5.0+ for the obvious improvements.
Observations from testing (IN GAME): Animal Crossing, Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3, and others. Haven't test all since it takes so long.
Minutes 1-5 core#0 = 10-28% temps 45-50C
Minutes 5-10 core#0 = 21-34% temps 52-56C
Minutes 10-15 core#0 = 28-46% temps 54-61C
Minutes 15-20 core#0 = 40-84% temps 57-66C
Minutes 20-25 core#0 = 59-90% temps 58-66C
Minutes 25-29 core#0 = 71-95% temps 59-66C first slowdowns...only a few frames w/ sound stutter when cpu is around 95
Minutes 29-33 core#0 = 82-100% temps 63-70C consistent FPS drops and frustrating
Minutes 35+ core#0 = 90-100% temps 63-70C consistent FPS drops and completely unplayable until Dolphin is shutdown
Cpu0 remains under stress even after stopping emulation through Dolphin's stop button. Upon closing Dolphin Cpu0 instantly drops to 1-5% with idle temps.
Observations from testing (Out of Game before emulation, but with Dolphin open)
Sadly this also produces the same results as above, however it takes slightly longer to reach Cpu0 100% death mode.
Dolphin Settings:
Tried open GL - Volken, Native - x6, res, every enhancement/hack toggled on then off. Dual core on then off, All CPU emulator engine options and audio. Also toggled all Game specific options. You get the point.
I'm sure I forgot information, but it's a lot to get out. Opinions and advice are appreciated. Thanks
I have seen several post with this problem described but the post always seems to be missing helpful identification information. I'm sure my information isn't perfect, however it might help someone else working through the same issue. This post is more of a statement than a cry for help. I have search for a solution and have not found one as of yet.
My rig: CPU: i7 4790k Intel Core i7-4790K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 4.0 GHz Turbo set to 4.5GHz
Ram: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB x2 = 16GB total
GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980Ti 6GB G1
OS: Windows 10 Pro x64 (Clean install only days ago in attempt to rule out other programs interfering)
Temps: using CPUID
Dolphinbar w/ real Wiimote + / Also used BlueSoleil with UD100 (Crap)
Dolphin Version: Tested official 5.0 and several Nightly builds up to 5.0-3614-x64 (will try today's nightly after this)
4.0.2 doesn't seem to have the issue, however I prefer 5.0+ for the obvious improvements.
Observations from testing (IN GAME): Animal Crossing, Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3, and others. Haven't test all since it takes so long.
Minutes 1-5 core#0 = 10-28% temps 45-50C
Minutes 5-10 core#0 = 21-34% temps 52-56C
Minutes 10-15 core#0 = 28-46% temps 54-61C
Minutes 15-20 core#0 = 40-84% temps 57-66C
Minutes 20-25 core#0 = 59-90% temps 58-66C
Minutes 25-29 core#0 = 71-95% temps 59-66C first slowdowns...only a few frames w/ sound stutter when cpu is around 95
Minutes 29-33 core#0 = 82-100% temps 63-70C consistent FPS drops and frustrating
Minutes 35+ core#0 = 90-100% temps 63-70C consistent FPS drops and completely unplayable until Dolphin is shutdown
Cpu0 remains under stress even after stopping emulation through Dolphin's stop button. Upon closing Dolphin Cpu0 instantly drops to 1-5% with idle temps.
Observations from testing (Out of Game before emulation, but with Dolphin open)
Sadly this also produces the same results as above, however it takes slightly longer to reach Cpu0 100% death mode.
Dolphin Settings:
Tried open GL - Volken, Native - x6, res, every enhancement/hack toggled on then off. Dual core on then off, All CPU emulator engine options and audio. Also toggled all Game specific options. You get the point.
I'm sure I forgot information, but it's a lot to get out. Opinions and advice are appreciated. Thanks