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Dolphin (most current build) using AMD Processor(s)? - mariodude9 - 05-29-2019
Hi,
I am currently trying to build a new PC with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
I have been wanting to get the Intel i9-9900K to use for Dolphin and other stuff that I do.
However this week AMD announced a new processor that outright beats the i9-9900K.
I am pretty sure that Dolphin only uses 2 cores of your processor right?
Will Dolphin work just fine with any top of the line AMD processors or potentially the new AMD processor?
Thanks,
Mike
RE: Dolphin (most current build) using AMD Processor(s)? - Helios - 05-29-2019
Yes and yes.
Dolphin will perform just fine on any reasonably clocked Ryzen or newer CPU. Use the latest development build.
RE: Dolphin (most current build) using AMD Processor(s)? - mariodude9 - 05-29-2019
(05-29-2019, 10:30 AM)Helios Wrote: Yes and yes.
Dolphin will perform just fine on any reasonably clocked Ryzen or newer CPU. Use the latest development build.
Thank you.
One more question:
Is there any preferred specs for Dolphin? Intel vs. AMD? Or does it not matter?
I'm curious about the following:
What processor is best for Dolphin?
What GPU is best for Dolphin?
How does RAM work with Dolphin?
RE: Dolphin (most current build) using AMD Processor(s)? - Helios - 05-29-2019
(05-29-2019, 10:39 AM)mariodude9 Wrote: Is there any preferred specs for Dolphin? Intel vs. AMD? Or does it not matter?
Any reasonably clocked NON-ULV Haswell or newer for Intel, Ryzen or newer for AMD. Beyond that, pick a CPU to match your other requirements and budget.
Quote:What processor is best for Dolphin?
See above.
Quote:What GPU is best for Dolphin?
Any modern GPU as fast as a reasonably modern (haswell) Intel iGPU will play Dolphin at 1x resolution without issues for the most part.
HD and higher resolutions require a GPU around as fast as a 750ti or faster. As long as it supports Direct3D 11.1 and/or OpenGL 4.4 you should be fine.
Quote:How does RAM work with Dolphin?
irrelevant unless you're using an AMD APU (integrated GPU, iGPU), then RAM speed helps the GPU go a bit faster, but even then, Dolphin isn't heavy enough to stress a modern APU much.
Beyond that, RAM helps you run cache texture packs. Not particularly important now that Dolphin supports DDS packs are decompressed on the GPU (?) anyways.
RE: Dolphin (most current build) using AMD Processor(s)? - mariodude9 - 05-29-2019
(05-29-2019, 10:47 AM)Helios Wrote: As long as it supports Direct3D 11.1 and/or OpenGL 4.4 you should be fine.
This information will help me figure out exactly what I need. And thank you for answering all the other questions so quickly too. Appreciate it.
RE: Dolphin (most current build) using AMD Processor(s)? - JosJuice - 05-29-2019
(05-29-2019, 10:47 AM)Helios Wrote: Beyond that, RAM helps you run cache texture packs. Not particularly important now that Dolphin supports DDS packs are decompressed on the GPU (?) anyways.
You still need a bunch of RAM in order to prefetch texture packs, just not as ridiculously much as in the past.
RE: Dolphin (most current build) using AMD Processor(s)? - mstreurman - 05-30-2019
Maybe also factor in a great Bluetooth adapter that supports Passthrough in case you want to start using real Wii motes
(DO NOT GET THE ASUS BT-400)
RE: Dolphin (most current build) using AMD Processor(s)? - DawnLightHallow - 06-05-2019
How much RAM should I get if I want a stable gameplay with prefecthed textures?
RE: Dolphin (most current build) using AMD Processor(s)? - JosJuice - 06-05-2019
(06-05-2019, 10:41 AM)DawnLightHallow Wrote: How much RAM should I get if I want a stable gameplay with prefecthed textures?
It depends on the size of the texture pack that you want to prefetch.