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Emulator Issues #9572

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[Android] Sonic Adventure DX has severe framerate issues.

Added by shoopdahoop25 almost 9 years ago. Updated almost 9 years ago.

Status:
Invalid
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
-
% Done:

0%

Operating system:
N/A
Issue type:
Bug
Milestone:
Regression:
No
Relates to usability:
No
Relates to performance:
Yes
Easy:
No
Relates to maintainability:
No
Regression start:
Fixed in:

Description

Game Name?

Sonic Adventure DX

Game ID? (right click the game in the game list, properties, info tab)

GXSE8P

What's the problem? Describe what went wrong.

Sonic Adventure DX is plagued by framerate issues. Most of the time, it runs at 10 FPS. In some areas of the game, it runs at 4 FPS. (The train station in Station Square is one example)

What steps will reproduce the problem?

Load up SADX on your device and use the configuration settings I provided below. That's all I really have to say in terms of reproducing the issue.

Which versions of Dolphin did you test on? Does using an older version of Dolphin solve your issue? If yes, which versions of Dolphin used to work?

I tested this on development build 4.0-9401, a build from yesterday.

What are your PC specifications? (CPU, GPU, Operating System, more)

I tested this game on a Galaxy S6 running Android 5.1.1.

Is there any other relevant information? (e.g. logs, screenshots,
configuration files)

Here is one image showing the low framerate.
http://i.imgur.com/nyofMaxh.jpg

My configuration settings can be found here:

Config.ini

http://pastebin.com/ujzJt659

gfx_opengl.ini

http://pastebin.com/Qq9zc5gF

GFX.ini

http://pastebin.com/Vw7wmUEH

If you have any questions, just let me know.


Files

Screenshot_2016-05-28-10-14-10.png (1.61 MB) Screenshot_2016-05-28-10-14-10.png As you can see, I am getting 6 FPS in Speed Highway. shoopdahoop25, 05/28/2016 04:19 PM
Screenshot_2016-05-28-11-29-38.png (2.01 MB) Screenshot_2016-05-28-11-29-38.png Several other games run perfectly, Battle for Bikini Bottom being one of them. I was actually able to beat the game with very little issues. shoopdahoop25, 05/28/2016 04:30 PM
Screenshot_2016-05-28-11-29-38.png (2.01 MB) Screenshot_2016-05-28-11-29-38.png shoopdahoop25, 05/28/2016 04:32 PM
Actions #1

Updated by Helios almost 9 years ago

  • Status changed from New to Questionable

Android Dolphin is plagued with weak CPUs and bad video drivers that can't take advantage of various GL ES things it needs to not be slow as hell.

The S6 runs a Mali GPU which is particularly bad in that regard, never mind the CPU throttling due to thermals.

Android Dolphin isn't exactly in a state that's recommended for general usage. Maybe when drivers properly support ES 3.2, buffer_storage, and have CPUs that don't throttle when you sneeze at them.

Actions #2

Updated by JosJuice almost 9 years ago

  • Status changed from Questionable to Invalid
  • Relates to performance changed from No to Yes

We generally don't accept performance issues as bug reports, expect in special circumstances such as clear unexplained regressions. This especially applies to Android devices, for the reasons Helios mentioned. We can't do magic with bad hardware and drivers.

Actions #3

Updated by shoopdahoop25 almost 9 years ago

Helios wrote:

Android Dolphin is plagued with weak CPUs and bad video drivers that can't take advantage of various GL ES things it needs to not be slow as hell.

The S6 runs a Mali GPU which is particularly bad in that regard, never mind the CPU throttling due to thermals.

Android Dolphin isn't exactly in a state that's recommended for general usage. Maybe when drivers properly support ES 3.2, buffer_storage, and have CPUs that don't throttle when you sneeze at them.

Actions #4

Updated by shoopdahoop25 almost 9 years ago

Battle for Bikini Bottom runs perfectly though. I was able to beat the game with very few issues.

Actions #5

Updated by Helios almost 9 years ago

And?

Just because one game runs fine doesn't mean every game runs fine.

Try playing any of the Metroid games. Or ZTP, Or Last Story, or Rogue Squadron. etc etc etc

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