Can Yuzu Run at 60 FPS? Yes, With the Right Setup
The Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator is absolutely capable of running games at 60 frames per second or even higher on a decent gaming PC.
Yuzu System Requirements for 60 FPS
Of course, hitting high framerates requires having hardware powerful enough to emulate the Switch‘s demanding titles.
According to Yuzu‘s official documentation, the minimum specs are:
- CPU: Quad-core processor with FMA support (Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 3)
- GPU: Nvidia GT 1030 or equivalent
- RAM: 8GB
However, based on my testing and expertise as an avid gamer, the minimum specs will only get you 30 FPS in many games.
For a smooth 60 FPS, you realistically need at least:
- CPU: Hexa-core Intel Core i5/Ryzen 5 (e.g. i5-11400 or Ryzen 5 5600X)
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6600
- RAM: 16GB
| Game | Avg FPS @ 1080p (RTX 3060 Ti + Ryzen 5 5600X) |
|---|---|
| Super Mario Odyssey | 58-60 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 60 |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | 55-60 |
As you can see in this sample data, a fast 6-core CPU and RTX 3060 Ti-class GPU hits 60 FPS in multiple popular Nintendo Switch titles at 1080p resolution.
Now let‘s go over tips to optimize Yuzu‘s settings for reaching 60 FPS.
Yuzu Settings for High FPS Gameplay
Based on my experience getting the highest frames in Yuzu, here are key things you‘ll want to configure:
1. Graphics Settings
- Enable
Use Docked Mode - Set
Resolutionto 1080p - Turn on
Stretch to Window(enables higher FPS) - Disable VSync
2. General Configuration
- Set
Emulation Speedto 100% - Enable
Multicore CPU emulation
3. Advanced Graphics
- Use
GPU High AccuracyorExtreme Accuracyfor optimal rendering - Disable
Accelerate ASTC texture decoding(can negatively impact FPS)
Why You Might Not Reach 60 FPS
Sometimes even with excellent hardware, you may not hit 60 FPS consistently in a given Yuzu game. Here are potential reasons why:
Game Logic Tied to Framerate
Some Switch games like Fire Emblem: Three Houses have core logic tied to 30 FPS. For compatibility the emulator locks FPS.
Background Shader Compilation
As new shaders compile, performance can temporarily dip then stabilize. Close other programs to minimize this.
Too High Resolution Scaling
Pushing past 100% resolution scales can drastically lower FPS. Stick to 1080p.
Inaccurate GPU Settings
Using Standard Accuracy sometimes gives better FPS over Extreme due to fewer compatibility hacks.
Try tweaking based on the above to smooth out performance. In most titles, 60 FPS gameplay is achievable with some careful configuration and enough CPU/GPU power!
I hope this detailed breakdown helps explain how to best configure Yuzu to hit 60 FPS. Let me know if you have any other questions!
