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*This list excludes inactive or unsupported emulators as much as possible, see [[History of emulation]] page for older software emulators. For seeing recommended specifications for obsolete, non-active and older emulators, see [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?title=Computer_specifications&diff=77290&oldid=77289#Recommended_Specifications this page].*'''We discourage recommending outdated hardware[https://www.nvidia.com/download/index.aspx][https://www.amd.com/en/support], operating systems, or inactive emulators'''.::Why? Because active and popular emulators such as Dolphin, Ryujinx, PCSX2 and others[https://old.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/ucit8l/ryujinx_will_officially_drop_support_for_windows/i6btthj/] implements newest frontends, API related stuff and functions from time to time such as "XAudio2 situation[https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/pull/15248][https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/PCSX2#Windows_XP.2F7.2F8.1_Compatibility][https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/xaudio2/xaudio2-versions]", "using [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/test/hlk/testref/d82297bd-09ae-47d2-a40e-02977e6fd773 D3D12]", "[https://github.com/qt/qtbase qt6]" "[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/memoryapi/nf-memoryapi-virtualalloc2 VirtualAlloc2]", "[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/memoryapi/nf-memoryapi-mapviewoffile3 mapviewoffile3]" which usually depends on latest operating system versions (considering using binaries provided by official sources, not building software by yourself without some serious patching).*We provide Provide only the official system requirements when page URL if available(nothing else), but for emulators '''lacking detailed ''' official information, we offer unofficial guidelines/data to help you decide.*This list excludes inactive or unsupported emulators as much as possible, see [[History of emulation]] page for older software emulators.*Also see [https://www.youtube.com/@natemasterson7274 Nate Masterson's YouTube channel] for benchmarks with emulators using obsolete hardware. [https://github.com/xemu-project/xemu/issues/1492#issuecomment-1646644783 Supported instruction sets for various chips].

===[[Yuzu]]/[[Suyu]]===See [https://web.archive.org/web/20240302185354/https://yuzu-emu.org/help/quickstart/#hardware-requirements official requirements page for yuzu]. Also see [https://github.com/MaxLastBreath/TOTK-mods?tab=readme-ov-file#--quick-installation-guide-- TOTK Optimizer recommended specs]. ===[[Ryujinx]]===See [https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/wiki/Ryujinx-Setup-&-Configuration-Guide#system-requirements official requirements page for Ryujinx].

*Windows: 10 (x64) or later*Linux: Distributions using kernel 4.0 (based on 64-bit) or later [https://www.kernel.org/category/releases.html active kernel releases/EOL] (you need to use [[Compatibility_layers|Proton]]. If using [[Wrappers|VKD3D]] with D3D12 backend for Linux giving you uncompatibility incompatibility issues, use Vulkan backend, see [[Xenia#Linux_and_SteamOS.2FSteam_Deck|Xenia Linux and Steam Deck guide]].)*CPU: x86-64-bit x86 processor with AVX support with at least (and 4-cores, 4-threads) - ''(Intel Core i5-2500K 2300 or overclocked AMD Ryzen 3 3200GFX-4350)''*GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti or AMD R7 260XRX 460

;Recommended:*CPU: 64-bit x86 processor with AVX2 support with at least (4-cores, 8-threads) ''(Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X)''*GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD RX 570*RAM: 6 GB;Using and using [[Xbox_360_emulators#Enhancements|enhancements]] (2K 60FPS):*CPU: [https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html Latest lineup of x86-64-bit x86 processor ] with AVX2 or AVX512[https://github.com/xenia-project/xenia/blob/master/src/xenia/cpu/backend/x64/x64_backend.cc#L29] support with and at least (6-cores, 12-threads) or better ''(Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500)''[https://discord.com/channels/308194948048486401/308194948048486401/1222104538195038228]

*[https://pcsx2.net/docs/usage/setup/requirements/ #system-requirements Official requirements page for PCSX2]:*[https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:CPU_intensive_games CPU-intensive games (PCSX2 wiki)], [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LIST-The-Most-CPU-Intensive-Games CPU-intensive games (PCSX2 forum thread)] and [https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:Software_rendering_only_games Software rendering only (PCSX2 wiki)]:*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LIST-Games-that-don-t-need-a-strong-CPU-to-emulate Games that don-t need a strong CPU to emulate for weak processors]:*[https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:GPU_intensive_games GPU-intensive games (PCSX2 wiki)], [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LIST-The-Most-GPU-Intensive-Games GPU-intensive games (PCSX2 forum thread)]

*See [[PCSX2#Windows_XP.2F7.2F8.1_Compatibility]] section for compatibility with older |Windows OS versions.*Recommended CPU is based on moderately complex games but games that pushed the PS2 hardware to its limits may struggle on CPUs even at this level specially with software mode<ref group=P name=CPUintensive>[https:XP/7/wiki8.pcsx2.net/Category:CPU_intensive_games CPU-intensive games (PCSX2 wiki)], [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LIST-The-Most-CPU-Intensive-Games CPU-intensive games (PCSX2 forum thread)1 compatibility] and [https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:Software_rendering_only_games Software rendering only (PCSX2 wiki)]</ref> on the other hand some release titles and 2D games which underutilized the PS2 hardware may run on CPUs rated as low as 1200 PassMark Single Thread Performance rating. (Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650, Core 2 Quad Q9550 or Core i3-540)<ref group=P>[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LIST-Games-that-don-t-need-a-strong-CPU-to-emulate Games that don-t need a strong CPU to emulate section for weak processors]</ref>*Recommended GPU is based on 3x Internal, ~1080p resolution requirements. Higher resolutions will require stronger cards; 6x Internal, ~4K resolution will require a [https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html PassMark G3D Mark] rating around 12000 (GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 6600 or Intel Arc A750). Just like CPU requirements, this is also highly game dependent.<ref group=P name=GPUintensive>[https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:GPU_intensive_games GPU-intensive games (running specific PCSX2 wiki)], [http://forums.pcsx2build with older Windows OSes.net/Thread-LIST-The-Most-GPU-Intensive-Games GPU-intensive games (PCSX2 forum thread)]</ref> <references group=P />

*Windows: Vista*macOS: X Lion (10.7) (64-bit)*Linux: Distributions using kernel 2.6.39.4 (32-bit)*CPU: Any reasonably modern CPU will be just fine.*GPU: any Any GPU that can handle OpenGL 3.0 should have no issue.*RAM: 1.5 GBMinimum amount required by the operating system

*Windows: Windows 7 10 (64-bit) or later

*RAM: 3 4 GB or more

;Minimum:Similar to [[#PCSX2]] situation, some release titles and 2D games which underutilized the Wii U hardware may run on less powerful hardware, but for the best experience you need something like below.*WindowsCPU: 7 with Service Pack 1 (Any SSE4.2 x86-64hardware and 4-cores, 4-bit)*CPU: Intel Core i7threads - ''i5-860 750 or AMD FX 9370 (or overclocked FX-8350)4100''*GPU: OpenGL 4.5 or Vulkan 1.2 required, - ''NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 360RX 460''

;Recommendedand using enhancements[https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Wii_U_emulators#Enhancements]:*CPU: Any AVX2[https://cemu.info/changelog/cemu_1_11_0.txt][https://cemu.info/changelog/cemu_1_16_1.txt] (including AVX[https://cemu.info/changelog/cemu_1_8_2.txt]) and BMI supported[https://cemu.info/changelog/cemu_1_5_1.txt] x86-64 hardware and at least 4-cores, 8-threads - ''Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600AF or better''*GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1650 1660 or AMD RX 570 580 or better

*Windows: 10 (64-bit)*macOS: Mojave (10.14) 1803 (64-bit)

*AndroidRAM: Lollipop (64-bit)4GB*RAM: 2 GB :Desktop:*CPU: Intel Core i5-750 or overclocked AMD FX 4350*Mobile CPU: Any x86-64 or AArch64 processor::''Some release titles and 2D games which underutilized the GameCube and Wii hardware may run on even less powerful hardware such as: Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Athlon II X2 255 CPUs, on top of that there are several performance and hack options such as "VBI Skip" which is a powerful tool for weaker devices, especially in games that struggle. It's obviously not perfect, but the mixture of slowdown and frameskip keeps the game fairly playable[https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2023/02/12/dolphin-progress-report-december-2022-january-2023/#50-18271-video-hack-vbi-skip-by-sam-belliveau].*Desktop GPU: Direct3D 11 / OpenGL 4.4 required. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 7770:*Mobile:*CPU: A 64-bit x86-64 or AArch64 processor:*GPU: OpenGL ES 3.0 required 

*Desktop CPU: Any AVX2 instruction set supported x86-64 hardware[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues/634#issuecomment-119015467] and at least 4-cores, 4-threads - Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200::''Some intensive titles and incompatible ones with performance options such as "[https://en.dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/performance-guide/#Dolphin_Configuration dual core]"[https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2022/07/07/dolphin-progress-report-may-and-june-2022/#50-16448-fix-some-dual-core-full-screen-panic-alert-deadlocks-by-josjuice][https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2022/02/08/dolphin-progress-report-nov-and-dec-2021-jan-2022/#50-15579-delay-single-core-gpu-interrupts-by-phire][https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2021/08/01/dolphin-progress-report-june-and-july-2021/#50-14359-aarch64-jit-fix-branch-following-optimization-by-josjuice][https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2021/06/06/dolphin-progress-report-april-and-may-2021/#50-14019-fifo-runsync-with-the-gpu-on-command-processor-register-access-by-stenzek] '''may''' require Intel Core i5-7600 or OC'ed AMD Ryzen 3 2300X level of [https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html single thread performance] for running on full speed.''*Mobile CPU: For Qualcomm devices, processors with 2 or more "big cores" recommended. Snapdragon 700 or newer is typically recommended.*DesktopGPU: Vulkan 1.1 supported hardware. ''NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or AMD RX 460''*Mobile GPU: OpenGL ES 3.2 / Vulkan 1.1 supported hardware:;For using enhancements[https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/GameCube_emulators#Enhancements][https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Wii_emulators#Enhancements];:*Desktop GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD RX 570 or better:*Mobile:*GPU: Recent RDNA2 or Snapdragon based graphics processors hardware

:See the [[Dolphin]] page for further recommendations, such as controller setups. ---------{{WIP}}

;MinimumSee [http:*Windows//web.archive.org/web/20240228020658/https: 7 with Service Pack 1 (64//citra-bit) or later*macOS: High Sierra (10emu.13) (64org/wiki/faq/#can-i-bit) or later*Linux: Distributions using kernel 4.15 (64expect-_citra_-bit) or later*CPU: Intel Core i3to-4370 @ 3.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 240GE @ 3.5 GHz or better*GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS or ATI Radeon HD 2350 PRO or Intel HD Graphics 2500 or better*RAM: 4 GB or more;Recommended:*Windows: 8 (64play-bit) or later*macOS: Mojave (10.14) (64game-bit) or later*Linux: Distributions using kernel 4.15.18 (64at-bit) or later*CPU: Intel Core i3full-7350K @ 4speed official requirements page for Citra].2 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X @ 3.5 GHz or better*GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or AMD Radeon HD 6990 or better*RAM: 6 GB or more

;Minimum:*Windows: XP with Service Pack 3 (32-bit) <small>(Needs msvcp100.dll and msvcr100.dll in the program's directory to run, See [https://imgurwiki.com/a/fgWhs proof] also applies for XP Pro x64 64-bitdesmume.)<org/small> or later*macOS: Leopard (10.5.8) (32-bit) or later*Linux: Distributions using kernel 2.6 (32-bit) or later*CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.4C (Northwood) @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 3400+ (Barton) @ 2.3 GHz or better*GPU: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX100 or ATI Radeon 7000 or 3dfx Voodoo4 4500 or Intel Extreme Graphics 2 or S3 DeltaChrome S4 or PowerVR Kyro 2 or Trident XP4 or XGI Volari V3 or Matrox Millennium G450 or better*RAM: 1 GB or more;Recommended:*Windows: Vista with Service Pack 2 (64-bit) or later*macOS: Snow Leopard (10.6.8) (64-bit) or later*Linux: Distributions using kernel 2.6.39.4 (64-bit) or later*CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8700 @ 3index.5 GHz or AMD Phenom II X2 B60 @ 3php?title=Faq#What_are_the_minimum_hardware_requirements_for_DeSmuME.5 GHz or better*GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS or ATI Radeon HD 2350 PRO or Intel HD Graphics 2500 or better*RAM: 2 GB or moreEnable the dynarec option 3F official requirements page for speedupsDeSmuME].

*Windows: XP with Service Pack 3 (32-bit) or later *macOS: Leopard (10.5) (32-bit) or later*Linux: Distributions using kernel kernel 4.4.161 (based on 64-bit) or later*CPU[https: Intel Pentium 4 2//www.4A (Northwood) @ 2kernel.4 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2400+ (Thoroughbred-B) @ 2 GHz or better*GPU: NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro or ATI Radeon 8500 LE or 3dfx Voodoo5 5500 or Intel Extreme Graphics 2 or Matrox Parhelia-512 or PowerVR Kyro 2 SE or better*RAM: 1 GB or more;Recommended:*Windows: Vista with Service Pack 2 (64-bit) or later*macOS: Lion (10org/category/releases.7) (64-bit) or later*Linux: Distributions using html active kernel 4.18.20 (64-bit) or laterreleases/EOL]*CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.2C (Northwood) @ 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 3200+ (Barton) @ 2.2 GHz or betterAny x86 processor with SSE2 instructions*GPU: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5100 or ATI Radeon 9550 or Intel GMA 900 or S3 GammaChrome S14 or betterAny OpenGL 1.1 supported hardware*RAM: 2 GB or moreMinimum amount required by the operating system