Either you're confused, or you've misread my post - I was not offering an "alternative solution".
You were offering additional information, just as I commented before. Use a GC - it plays flawless. Additional information AND a different solution. I do not see how these two "additional information" differ from each other.
Yes, well, that's of course your opinion.
Now, let's see...
The first thing to ask would be, can my system run it, and if so, how well?
The second thing to ask would be how can I make it run faster then?
How does comparing to other systems help? To get an idea of what you need to run it well? That's what the second question is for - and it is a much better thing to ask, because it will give a definitive answer. An answer that is correct, saving you from guessing what needs to be done to get better performance.
You could compare to a system that has a better processor AND a better gfx card. You might draw the conclusion that you would need BOTH to run the emulator better, while that is not the case. When asking, you would understand that only a better processor is needed.
And furthermore, the FAQ clearly states that no computer can run the emulator well, so again, what is the point of a comparison to another system? It's all useless anyway!