Do emulators need cpu or gpu?

Generally, emulation runs off the CPU, with the GPU allowing for higher resolutions, AA, etc. If your CPU isn't good enough, you can't emulate a system too well. An Intel Core i5 2500K, 3570K or 4670K or above is recommended for high end emulation (e.g. PS2, Wii).

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2023-12-02 00:26:15

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Is fps more gpu or cpu?
Can a CPU affect how fast a video game runs? The answer is yes, but how much depends on the game. In particular, FPS (first-person shooters) and racing games rely heavily on the graphics card (GPU), with the CPU having only a minimal role.
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The CPU is definitely the biggest factor in the ability of your PC to play games on emulators, as it does all or most of the simulation of the console hardware.
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The basic process of emulation is run on the CPU and having in mind the OS overhead, yes, CPU is the crucially important element of the emulation. GPU needs to be good-enough though you do not need a newest RTX2080Ti to run graphics for emulation.
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