What are the limits for what the GBC can draw?

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Re: What are the limits for what the GBC can draw?

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NES: 1.79 MHz in machine cycles
Game Boy: 1.05 MHz in machine cycles

Game Boy CPU makes up for the lower clock speed somewhat in increased instructions per clock. Many instructions on the Game Boy take one mcycle to execute, compared to a minimum of 2 for a 6502. For which is actually faster, see topic "Is a Game Boy faster than an NES?".
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