Frametime stutter after alt-tab

I’ve come across a problem: when I alt-tab out of a running game, the frametime fluctuates when I return to the game. The only way to fix this is to change the CPU Overclock option from the default setting to a different one (at this point, the game will regain a stable frametime), and then back to the default setting so that the game runs at normal speed. I’ve now found a way to avoid these steps every time I need to look at the browser. I just pause the game with Select+Start buttons – that’s all there is to it! This way, there’s no frametime struggle and no need to mess with settings. Has anyone else noticed something similar?

Video showcasing the exact behaviour described: https://youtu.be/7M7vkG4nlj0

I’ve tested this problem with lots of different games running on different emulators from different console generations. The problem is consistent for me: no matter what I try, the results are the same.

I’m running the latest stable version (1.22.2) on Win11 with a full AMD PC, if that matters.

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