Ryujinx Shader Caches [2021] Jun 2026

Ensure your graphics backend is set to Vulkan in Options > Settings > Graphics . Vulkan handles asynchronous shader compilation much better than OpenGL.

Your choice of Graphics API within Ryujinx heavily impacts how shaders are compiled and stored. Vulkan API (Recommended) OpenGL API Extremely Fast Stutter Intensity Minor micro-stutters Heavy, noticeable freezes Hardware Compatibility Excellent (Nvidia, AMD, Intel) Poor on AMD/Intel ryujinx shader caches

To understand why a shader cache is necessary, it helps to understand what happens behind the scenes during emulation. The Role of Shaders Ensure your graphics backend is set to Vulkan