The rpcs3 playstation 3 emulator has been updated with avx-512 support for amd zen 4 CPUs, which is expected to improve gaming performance. Some outlets report that this update makes certain zen 4 CPUs, such as the ryzen 9 7950x, a top choice for the emulator. However, there is conflicting information about the best cpu for ps3 emulation, with some sources mentioning aldler lake and others referencing ryzen 9000 and zen 5.