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Re: Questions on MAME performance
07/16/12 11:31 AM


> Hi. Just a few questions because I'm upgrading to a Core2Duo.
>
> Will I get a significant improvent in performance if I compile MAME for 64 bits?

Depends on the game but yes, in some cases the improvement can be significant (particularly for complex 3D systems such as Model 3, N64 and Seattle/Vegas)

> Is MAME 64 bits made for 64 bit processors or for 64 bit Oss?

Both.

> Do I need to upgrade from Windows XP 32 bits to Windows XP 64 bits to benefit from
> the extra performance?

You must upgrade; 64-bit applications won't run on a 32-bit OS.

> Have you compared the performance of Cave Hitachi SH3 games with 32 bit and 64 bit?
> Those are the games that I'm worried about in terms of performance.

You needn't worry; we don't support those games anyway







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* Questions on MAME performance Elapido666 07/16/12 11:08 AM
. * Re: Questions on MAME performance Phil Bennett  07/16/12 11:31 AM
. * Re: Questions on MAME performance Ziggy100  07/16/12 11:30 AM
. * Re: Questions on MAME performance TrevEB  07/16/12 07:29 PM
. * Re: Questions on MAME performance mesk  07/16/12 10:05 PM
. * Re: Questions on MAME performance R. Belmont  07/16/12 11:10 PM
. * Re: Questions on MAME performance John IV  07/16/12 08:58 PM

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