Final note
Newer versions of Dolphin periodically raise minimum system requirements or drop legacy graphics API support, making older builds ideal for older computers. How to Find and Safe-Download Older Dolphin Versions
Turn these Off or set them to Hybrid . Stuttering caused by shader compilation is common in older builds, but asynchronous shader generation settings can help mitigate it.
Build (released in late 2020 / early 2021) sits in a "Goldilocks zone" of Dolphin history. Here is why this specific era of older versions is considered "best" by many:
