First, Yuzu developed a cache format that was uniquely exclusive to its architecture but interoperable across different PC hardware. Unlike older emulators where an AMD user could not share a cache with an NVIDIA user due to low-level driver differences, Yuzu’s cache was “exclusive” to its own Vulkan backend, effectively abstracting away the hardware differences. This meant a shader compiled on a high-end RTX 4090 would work identically on a Steam Deck’s integrated RDNA 2 graphics. This exclusivity of format created a universal language of performance.
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If you are looking to "install" an exclusive or pre-built cache: First, Yuzu developed a cache format that was