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Can Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti run the Mednafen emulator?

×3.7
Runs excellently

Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for Mednafen (Multi-system): runs excellently. GPU score 1,871 against the emulator minimum 500 — headroom ×3.7; recommended internal resolution 2×–3× of native. This GPU passes the minimum of 38 out of 49 emulators in the database. More than double headroom — most games will run smoothly and you can raise the internal resolution to 2–3× for a sharper image.

model estimate · data updated · methodology

Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

×3.7
GPU headroom
1,871
Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti score
500
Mednafen minimum
2×–3×
internal resolution
38
of 49 emulators run on Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
/ 49
6GB
Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti VRAM

Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti in every emulator of the database: headroom over the minimum

Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti score (1,871) ÷ each emulator's minimum score. The current emulator is highlighted.

shadPS4shadPS4×0.5EdenEden×0.6RyujinxRyujinx×0.6Yuzu (legacy)Yuzu (legacy)×0.6SudachiSudachi×0.6Skyline (legacy)Skyline (legacy)×0.6XeniaXenia×0.6RPCS3RPCS3×0.7YuzuYuzu×0.7CemuCemu×0.7Vita3KVita3K×0.9DolphinDolphin×1.3AetherSX2 (legacy)AetherSX2 (legacy)×1.4NetherSX2NetherSX2×1.4xemuxemu×1.4Play!Play!×1.5PCSX2PCSX2×1.6SupermodelSupermodel×1.7AzaharAzahar×1.8Citra (legacy)Citra (legacy)×1.9Lime3DSLime3DS×1.9DemulDemul×2.1BizHawkBizHawk×2.3CitraCitra×2.3RetroArchRetroArch×2.3MAMEMAME×2.7FlycastFlycast×2.9OpenEmuOpenEmu×2.9×1 minimum×2.2shadPS4shadPS4×0.5EdenEden×0.6RyujinxRyujinx×0.6Yuzu (legacy)Yuzu (legacy)×0.6SudachiSudachi×0.6Skyline (legacy)Skyline (legacy)×0.6XeniaXenia×0.6RPCS3RPCS3×0.7YuzuYuzu×0.7CemuCemu×0.7Vita3KVita3K×0.9DolphinDolphin×1.3AetherSX2 (legacy)AetherSX2 (legacy)×1.4NetherSX2NetherSX2×1.4xemuxemu×1.4Play!Play!×1.5PCSX2PCSX2×1.6SupermodelSupermodel×1.7AzaharAzahar×1.8Citra (legacy)Citra (legacy)×1.9Lime3DSLime3DS×1.9DemulDemul×2.1BizHawkBizHawk×2.3CitraCitra×2.3RetroArchRetroArch×2.3MAMEMAME×2.7FlycastFlycast×2.9OpenEmuOpenEmu×2.9

All emulators on Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

EmulatorPlatformMin GPU scoreGPU headroomResolutionVerdict
NestopiaNES150×12.52×–3×runs excellently
MesenNES / SNES150×12.52×–3×runs excellently
ZSNESSNES200×9.42×–3×runs excellently
Snes9xSNES200×9.42×–3×runs excellently
Kega FusionSega Genesis200×9.42×–3×runs excellently
BlastEmSega Genesis250×7.52×–3×runs excellently
VisualBoyAdvanceGame Boy Advance250×7.52×–3×runs excellently
mGBAGame Boy Advance300×6.22×–3×runs excellently
WinUAEAmiga400×4.72×–3×runs excellently
Project64Nintendo 64400×4.72×–3×runs excellently
DinguxXMMulti-system400×4.72×–3×runs excellently
Mupen64PlusNintendo 64450×4.22×–3×runs excellently
simple64Nintendo 64500×3.72×–3×runs excellently
PPSSPPPSP500×3.72×–3×runs excellently
melonDSNintendo DS500×3.72×–3×runs excellently
MednafenMulti-system500×3.72×–3×runs excellently
ePSXePlayStation 1500×3.72×–3×runs excellently
FinalBurn NeoArcade600×3.12×–3×runs excellently
RedreamDreamcast600×3.12×–3×runs excellently
DuckStationPlayStation 1600×3.12×–3×runs excellently
DeSmuMENintendo DS600×3.12×–3×runs excellently
OpenEmuMulti-system (Mac)650×2.92×–3×runs excellently
FlycastDreamcast650×2.92×–3×runs excellently
MAMEArcade700×2.72×–3×runs excellently
RetroArchMulti-system800×2.32×–3×runs excellently
CitraNintendo 3DS800×2.32×–3×runs excellently
BizHawkMulti-system800×2.32×–3×runs excellently
DemulDreamcast / Naomi900×2.11×–2×runs
Lime3DSNintendo 3DS1,000×1.91×–2×runs
Citra (legacy)Nintendo 3DS1,000×1.91×–2×runs
AzaharNintendo 3DS1,050×1.81×–2×runs
SupermodelSega Model 31,100×1.71×–2×runs
PCSX2PlayStation 21,200×1.61×–2×runs
Play!PlayStation 21,250×1.51×–2×runs
xemuOriginal Xbox1,300×1.41×–2×runs
NetherSX2PlayStation 21,300×1.41×–2×runs
AetherSX2 (legacy)PlayStation 21,300×1.41×–2×runs
DolphinGameCube / Wii1,400×1.31×at the minimum
Vita3KPS Vita2,200×0.9<1×won't run stably
CemuWii U2,600×0.7<1×won't run stably
YuzuNintendo Switch2,600×0.7<1×won't run stably
RPCS3PlayStation 32,800×0.7<1×won't run stably
XeniaXbox 3603,000×0.6<1×won't run stably
Skyline (legacy)Nintendo Switch3,100×0.6<1×won't run stably
SudachiNintendo Switch3,150×0.6<1×won't run stably
Yuzu (legacy)Nintendo Switch3,200×0.6<1×won't run stably
RyujinxNintendo Switch3,200×0.6<1×won't run stably
EdenNintendo Switch3,200×0.6<1×won't run stably
shadPS4PlayStation 44,000×0.5<1×won't run stably

CPUs that pass the Mednafen minimum

The GPU is half the answer: Mednafen needs a CPU score of at least 1,400. The most affordable suitable catalogue CPUs:

Ryzen 5 3500U ×1.0Core i7-6700HQ ×1.0Core i5-8250U ×1.0Xeon E5-2640 v2 ×1.0Xeon E5-2640 ×1.0Core i3-2100 ×1.0Ryzen 5 3550H ×1.1Pentium G4400 ×1.1
In short

Can Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti handle Multi-system emulation?

Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for Mednafen (Multi-system): runs excellently. GPU score 1,871 against the emulator minimum 500 — headroom ×3.7; recommended internal resolution 2×–3× of native. This GPU passes the minimum of 38 out of 49 emulators in the database. More than double headroom — most games will run smoothly and you can raise the internal resolution to 2–3× for a sharper image.

Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti score
1,871
Mednafen minimum
500
GPU headroom
×3.7
internal resolution
2×–3×
updated · source: official Mednafen documentation, Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, FPSHQ model estimate
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Frequently asked questions

Can Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti handle Multi-system emulation?
Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for Mednafen (Multi-system): runs excellently. GPU score 1,871 against the emulator minimum 500 — headroom ×3.7; recommended internal resolution 2×–3× of native. This GPU passes the minimum of 38 out of 49 emulators in the database. More than double headroom — most games will run smoothly and you can raise the internal resolution to 2–3× for a sharper image.
Which internal resolution should I pick in Mednafen on Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
For Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti in Mednafen the recommended internal resolution is 2×–3× of native (headroom ×3.7). Every doubling of resolution roughly quadruples the GPU load; if frame rate dips, lower the multiplier by one step.
What matters more for Mednafen — CPU or GPU?
For Mednafen the minimum CPU score is 1,400 and the GPU minimum is 500. The CPU drives the speed of emulating the console itself (the main source of dips), the GPU sets the rendering resolution. If Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti passes the minimum but FPS is low, look at the CPU.
Is 6 GB of Gainward Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti VRAM enough for Mednafen?
At the native Multi-system resolution, 6 GB of VRAM is enough for every emulator in the database. Raising the internal resolution to 3–4× and HD texture packs increase usage; the project's official recommendation: any.
How do I check my whole PC, not just the GPU?
The Mednafen page has a "Can my PC run it" block: pick both your GPU and CPU — the verdict takes both minimums into account. The FPSHQ app for Windows detects the hardware automatically.

Methodology and sources

This page uses the FPSHQ database: the GPU and CPU catalogue with synthetic benchmark scores, official game system requirements, FPS measurements from users of the FPSHQ app and the FPSHQ performance model. Calculated values are estimates, not a measurement of your exact configuration: the real result depends on drivers, settings and the rest of the hardware. More about the methodology →

Sources:
FPSHQ Team · Data updated