Dolphin suddenly slow with all games

dolphbaby22 · 10-07-2018, 08:18 PM **#11**

(10-07-2018, 08:04 PM)Kurausukun Wrote: Dolphin only uses two cores, so "throttling" doesn't mean your CPU is at 100%, unless you only have two cores. Also, that message just means that EFB access is needed for that particular game, so it's been enabled for you from the game's .ini file.

My cpu has 4 cores and 8 threads. Apparently dolphin isn't using even 1 core to its full capacity as cpu usage is 10 -15 percent always.

**Kurausukun** · 10-07-2018, 08:51 PM **#12**

There's nothing to say that it's still not running as fast as it can. Frequently, the CPU is stuck waiting for the GPU, so even if it isn't running at max capacity, it still can't go any faster. But just in case, you can make sure the "dual core" option is checked. This sounds like a separate issue, though. For now, it would be a good idea to post your graphics settings.

dolphbaby22 · 10-07-2018, 09:14 PM **#13**

(10-07-2018, 08:51 PM)Kurausukun Wrote: There's nothing to say that it's still not running as fast as it can. Frequently, the CPU is stuck waiting for the GPU, so even if it isn't running at max capacity, it still can't go any faster. But just in case, you can make sure the "dual core" option is checked. This sounds like a separate issue, though. For now, it would be a good idea to post your graphics settings.

The gpu seems to have no effect. The internal resolution and AA settings don't work at all. Games always run at native res. Here are the settings :

**Craftyawesome** · 10-07-2018, 10:16 PM **#14**

Maybe reset window's high performance mode setting?

dolphbaby22 · 10-07-2018, 11:35 PM **#15**

(10-07-2018, 10:16 PM)Craftyawesome Wrote: Maybe reset window's high performance mode setting?

no effect

**DJBarry004** · (This post was last modified: 10-08-2018, 01:09 AM by DJBarry004.)

I wonder if restarting the PC (Alt+F4 while in Desktop -> Reset) could be of help.

I´ve heard (and read a lot) that Fast Boot loves to mess up things. For instance, if I don´t restart my laptop after first turning it on I have to deal with the brightness controls not working.

dolphbaby22 · 10-08-2018, 01:07 AM **#17**

(10-08-2018, 01:04 AM)DJBarry004 Wrote: I wonder if resetting the PC (Alt+F4 while in Desktop -> Reset) could be of help.

I´ve heard (and read a lot) that Fast Boot loves to mess up things. For instance, if I don´t reset my laptop after first turning it on I have to deal with the brightness controls not working.

You mean restart? I don't see a reset opton.

**DJBarry004** · 10-08-2018, 01:08 AM **#18**

(10-08-2018, 01:07 AM)dolphbaby22 Wrote: You mean restart? I don't see a reset opton.

Yes, restart.

dolphbaby22 · 10-08-2018, 01:23 AM **#19**

(10-08-2018, 01:08 AM)DJBarry004 Wrote: Yes, restart.

Didn't work. I think this might be related to the gpu not changing the resolution or AA. I mean, that's not normal right?

**Craftyawesome** · 10-08-2018, 03:25 AM **#20**

Make sure there aren't any driver settings like forced AA or something. It also wouldn't hurt to run DDU and reinstall your drivers.