Several PC games run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Android device with 16GB RAM and emulation — The Witcher 3, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Cyberpunk 2077 playable at 720p

Source: Tom’s Hardware

Image credit: YouTube – ETA Prime

Overview

PC emulation is gaining momentum on Android and has reached a level of mainstream viability for many gamers. A recent video by ETA Prime demonstrates several Android devices running a variety of PC games—including AAA titles—through emulation. The results show that high‑end Android hardware can now handle demanding games at playable frame rates.

Emulation Software

• GameHub – Available on the Google Play Store. It bundles multiple emulators and provides built‑in Steam integration.
• Game Native – An open‑source app distributed via its website or GitHub page.

Both tools rely on translation technologies such as Valve’s Proton compatibility layer (often combined with FEX) to convert x86/Windows code into ARM‑compatible instructions.

Tested Devices and Results

AYN Odin 3 (Snapdragon 8 Elite, 16 GB RAM)

• Left 4 Dead 2 – Smooth 60 FPS, no noticeable dips.
• Marvel Cosmic Invasion – Smooth 60 FPS, no noticeable dips.

Lenovo Y700 Gen 4 Android Tablet (Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12 GB RAM)

• GTA V – 720p, normal settings, just above 40 FPS.

Red Magic 11 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB RAM, liquid‑cooled)

• Spider‑Man: Miles Morales – Near‑steady 30 FPS, locked at 720p low settings with FSR 3 set to “Balanced”.
• The Witcher 3 (DX9 version) – 60 FPS, capped at 720p low settings.
• Cyberpunk 2077 – Over 60 FPS with frame generation enabled (previously only 45–50 FPS).

Conclusion

While PC emulation on Android is not yet perfect, high‑end devices equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoCs and ample RAM can run demanding titles at playable frame rates. Advances in translation layers like Proton, combined with user‑friendly front‑ends such as GameHub, make getting PC games onto Android easier than ever.