Your choice of graphics backend drastically changes how shaders are handled:
Set your to Auto or On to allow your CPU to assist with background compilation. Managing and Locating Your Shader Cache Files
| Cache Type | Location | Shareable? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Ryujinx game folder | Yes – with matching GPU and version | | Windows D3D12 Cache | %LocalAppData%\D3DSCache | No | | NVIDIA Driver Cache | %LocalAppData%\NVIDIA\DXCache | No |