• _Lory98_@discuss.tchncs.de
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    7 months ago

    Is it the Nintendo Switch OS which is needlessly bloated? It does nothing, how can it be heavier than an actual Linux Distribution?

    AFAIK the OS is based on a microkernel and the modules are rather small, so there’s probably a lot of overhead for IPC. Also I guess the power management is quite aggressive to increase battery life and lower heat.

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      7 months ago

      Yeah power management is the most likely culprit here. What is not shown is his battery life and thermals which I suspect are deplorable.

    • V ‎ ‎ @beehaw.org
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      7 months ago

      Additionally, as a high level emulator Yuzu sacrifices some accuracy for speed. It’s possible that this allows it to also be faster than the official implementation.