@m4xw and the Libretro team have merged their overclocking and downclocking build of RetroArch libnx for the Nintendo Switch. Currently, the feature is available in the latest nightly build, offering improved emulation for PS1 and N64 games on the Nintendo Switch.

This PR implements overclocking functionality for RetroArch libnx.
There are 3 "Overclocking" and 3 Underclocking options.
This has been unified with lakka-switch's code (thanks again @natinusala).

On exit RA will restore the default system clock.
On docking RA will restore chosen clock (same with undock)
On focus loss RA will restore the default system clocks.
On focus gain RA will restore the chosen clock.

Nightly Release
RetroArch GitHub
Source

 

[SkittleDash]

I'm a little skeptical about overclocking my Switch... It gets hot enough when playing games already. I'm sure my Switch would just melt.

 

[ScarletDreamz]

Kewl!

 

[bottmint]

I'm a little skeptical about overclocking my Switch... It gets hot enough when playing games already. I'm sure my Switch would just melt.

Good thing it's an optional overclock that you have to enable for it to work, then, isn't it?

 

[Techjunky90]

I'm a little skeptical about overclocking my Switch... It gets hot enough when playing games already. I'm sure my Switch would just melt.

Except your switch runs way hotter when docked than it does in portable mode with overclock enabled.

 

[Cubuss]

Not recommended to use it tough,

 

[FoxMcloud5655]

Except your switch runs way hotter when docked than it does in portable mode with overclock enabled.

True, although that's because it's charging and upping the resolution to 1080p.

 

[ScarletDreamz]

Under what sections are the settings? Power Management displays nothing for me.

 

[chango]

This is included in the 11-29 nightly? 2018-11-29_RetroArch.7z

 

[Mythical]

tbh with threaded video I get a solid 60 fps in everything I've tried, but this is cool too bad I just bought a space heater

 

[m4xw]

This is included in the 11-29 nightly? 2018-11-29_RetroArch.7z

It will be in the next. That one was just hours before my PR

tbh with threaded video I get a solid 60 fps in everything I've tried, but this is cool too bad I just bought a space heater

It would make a terrible heater

 

[TerpToke]

Very interested in giving this a try!!! @m4xw you would know better than anyone, all the negativity people are throwing towards the idea of overclocking...should I be concerned or all of the comments I've read absolute crap? Also thank you for your hard work even though we have a lot of a**holes who make it a challenge for you even though you do it out of interest and kindness. I respect it and I know many others do as well.

 

[m4xw]

Very interested in giving this a try!!! @m4xw you would know better than anyone, all the negativity people are throwing towards the idea of overclocking...should I be concerned or all of the comments I've read absolute crap? Also thank you for your hard work even though we have a lot of a**holes who make it a challenge for you even though you do it out of interest and kindness. I respect it and I know many others do as well.

Try it and report back.
The results will speak for itself

 

[Godofcheese]

Wow, this is super cool, going to try it tonight
Many thanks to @m4xw and the Libretro team

 

[ShonenJump]

Very interested in giving this a try!!! @m4xw you would know better than anyone, all the negativity people are throwing towards the idea of overclocking...should I be concerned or all of the comments I've read absolute crap? Also thank you for your hard work even though we have a lot of a**holes who make it a challenge for you even though you do it out of interest and kindness. I respect it and I know many others do as well.

i mean they test these things making sure its safe and works before releasing it. so i trust them on that

 

[TerpToke]

Try it and report back.
The results will speak for itself

Sounds great to me! Getting it all ready right now, again thank you so much.

 

[Techjunky90]

True, although that's because it's charging and upping the resolution to 1080p.

It's because the gpu is being overclocked when docked. Like what has already been stated, overclocking the gpu results in heat, overclocking the cpu doesn't make much of a difference when it comes to heat. Not to mention that when docked the switch isn't getting as much air flow as it is in portable mode.

 

[huma_dawii]

Overclocking is not the answer......

 

[m4xw]

Overclocking is not the answer......

https://www.bountysource.com/issues/63766562-write-an-arm64-dynarec

We patiently await your PR

 

[the_randomizer]

That can't be good for thermals or the CPU lifespan.

 

[m4xw]

That can't be good for thermals or the CPU lifespan.

Its rated at 2 GHz
Also the Switch is 50% underclocked by stock.
Less talking, more trying.
Ofcourse there are other components, but from a CPU only overclock the impact is minimal.