Once Yuzu translates a shader, it saves it to your storage drive. This storage bank is called the . The next time the game requires that exact explosion or lighting effect, Yuzu pulls it instantly from your hard drive instead of compiling it again.
If you used a portable installation, these folders will be located within your main Yuzu folder. shader cache yuzu
Traditional compilation: Game demands shader → Yuzu stops rendering → Compile shader → Resume rendering (STUTTER) Once Yuzu translates a shader, it saves it
This article dives deep into every aspect of the Yuzu shader cache: what it is, why it matters, how to build it, how to share it, and how to troubleshoot it. If you used a portable installation, these folders
Do not select "Remove All Pipeline Caches" unless you want to reset every game in your library.