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Should Shader Cache Be on or off?
Should Shader Cache Be on or off?
Sarah Jenkins••6 min read
If there is an SSD disk
SSD disk
A solid-state drive (SSD) is a solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, and functioning as secondary storage in the hierarchy of computer storage.
, then the exchange occurs quickly, but if it's an HDD hard disk at a low speed, then shader cache can cause stutters and freezes (if enabled). Some people on the forums recommend turning off shader cache if a person has HDD hard drive and low speed (5400pm).
Does shader cache increase performance?
It's either shader cache helps stuttering and improves load times, or it doesn't help but degrades performance.
Does shader cache cause stuttering?
The stutter is caused by the shader compilation & shadercache generation which happens the first time you launch the game (and necessary to do it again after game/driver updates or shadercache reset) and every map.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
