libretro / libretro/RetroArch

Frame throttle seems to be doing nil

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Description

Perhaps im misunderstanding the functionality of frame throttle? I presumed it was supposed to function as a frame limiter without vsync for the menu? So with vsync off, or a high refresh rate monitor it doesnt run at 100's of fps. On or off, my menu caps at 60. as evidenced by the built in fps monitor.

I've tried in full screen. full screen windowed. windowed. with vsync in retroarch on and off. they all result in the same 60fps cap in the menu.

Expected behavior

I would think it takes off the limiter on fps in the menu.

Actual behavior

I see no difference with it on or off.

Steps to reproduce the bug
  1. ensure you have fps notifications on
  2. disable the frame throttle > throttle menu framerate setting
  3. restart retroarch (no idea if this is necessary or not)
  4. framerate is unchanged in menu
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Version/Commit

You can find this information under Information/System Information

  • RetroArch: 1.87 54fd445c75
Environment information
  • OS: Win10
  • Compiler: [In case you are running local builds]

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the behavior in RetroArch 1.87 on Windows 10 with FPS notifications enabled, comparing the menu with the throttle menu framerate setting on and off. Done means determining whether the setting is expected to change the observed menu framerate and documenting the result or a confirmed fix.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
frontend, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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