diff --git a/config.def.h b/config.def.h
index 880da62e0a..bd21973011 100644
--- a/config.def.h
+++ b/config.def.h
@@ -503,7 +503,11 @@ static const bool pause_nonactive = true;
 
 /* Saves non-volatile SRAM at a regular interval.
  * It is measured in seconds. A value of 0 disables autosave. */
+#if defined(HAVE_THREADS) && !defined(RARCH_CONSOLE)
+static const unsigned autosave_interval = 10;
+#else
 static const unsigned autosave_interval = 0;
+#endif
 
 /* Publicly announce netplay */
 static const bool netplay_public_announce = true;