

If you really want to know if your Intel chip supports TSX, just download CPU-Z and check the instruction panel.

You can look up on how to disable it, but proceed with caution. However, there is an exploit related to the instruction found in 2016 that can seriously compromise your computer’s security and Intel patched most of the BIOS to disable the instruction. From what I understand, most of the Intel chips released after 2014 or 2015 have this instruction installed. I would also like to point out there is a boost in performance with Intel chip-sets that have TSX instructions installed. Update – Newer RPCS3 versions does not rely TSX so much, so this section is now irrelevant With that said, please don’t expect a full 60 FPS smooth emulation unless you have the cutting edge CPU at your expense. If you cherish your CPU life I would not recommend you to emulate any PS3 titles.

Usually the performance of your emulator is bottle-necked by your CPU, and your CPU might go to as high as 95% utilization while in game. GPU wise any newer generation NVIDIA or AMD card will suffice.
