Shader Cache Reality: What It Fixes, What It Doesn’t, and Why Stutter Returns
Shader cache can reduce repeated compilation stutter, but it won’t fix CPU spikes or streaming hitches. Learn what it really does and how to test properly.
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Shader stutter explained, patterns, and mitigation.
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Shader Cache Basics: Reduce First-Run Hitches Without Fake Tweaks
Many first-run stutters are shader compilation. Learn what shader cache is, how to identify shader stutter, and what helps without placebo settings.