The world of gaming emulation is evolving, and with it, the hardware requirements are also shifting. Enthusiasts using the popular PS3 emulator, RPCS3, should be aware of the latest updates in recommended GPU specifications. This change arises as major graphics card manufacturers phase out support for older models.
RPCS3’s New GPU Recommendations
RPCS3 has announced a significant update to its recommended GPU list, suggesting users move to newer hardware due to the cessation of support for older generations by manufacturers. The emulator no longer advises using AMD RX 400 or NVIDIA GTX 900 series, instead recommending AMD RDNA’s Radeon RX 5000 series and NVIDIA Turing’s GeForce RTX 2000 series as the starting point for optimal performance. These updates do not imply the removal of support for older GPUs, allowing users to continue with their current setups without performance loss.
Impact on Users and System Requirements
While the recommended GPU list has been updated, RPCS3 maintains its minimum requirements at NVIDIA Fermi GPUs, meaning no immediate changes are needed for existing users. Intel GPUs remain unsupported, though some users have managed to run the emulator with Intel’s Arc series. The emphasis remains on having a “Vulkan 1.2 GPU,” as the emulator is more CPU-intensive, ensuring smooth gameplay as long as the CPU meets the demands.
The shift away from older GPU generations aligns with AMD and NVIDIA’s strategies, as both have ended support for their respective older models. This transition encourages users to upgrade, but it doesn’t force immediate changes in their current gaming experiences with RPCS3.