Right-click your game in Ryujinx and select .
If you're having trouble with specific games, let me know the and your GPU model (e.g., RTX 3060, GTX 1660), and I can provide more specific optimization tips.
%appdata%\Ryujinx\games\[Game ID]\cache\shader\ ryujinx shader caches
Have a tip or a reliable cache source? Join the conversation on the official Ryujinx Discord or the Emulation subreddits. Happy emulating!
A Windows File Explorer window will open directly into the folder containing your compiled cache files (typically ending in .toc and .data ). Right-click your game in Ryujinx and select
The cache may be corrupted or incompatible with your current driver. Clear the cache and let Ryujinx rebuild it.
This translation happens in real-time. While your CPU and GPU work to compile the new shader, your game momentarily freezes or drops frames. This is known as shader stutter . Join the conversation on the official Ryujinx Discord
Ryujinx utilizes two main types of shader caching mechanisms: 1. Disk Shader Cache (Pre-compiled Cache)
Because Ryujinx constantly reads and writes shader files to your drive during gameplay, installing the emulator and its AppData directory on a fast Solid State Drive (SSD) instead of a mechanical Hard Drive (HDD) drastically reduces compilation hitching.
When Ryujinx encounters a new visual effect or object for the first time, it must translate that code into a language your PC GPU understands.