With the alleged PS5 Pro specs having leaked online, the question now is whether it’ll be worth the wait.
If you plan on getting a new gaming console this summer and have zeroed in on the Sony PS5, there’s something you need to know. Sony’s premiere gaming console might be in the queue for a mega upgrade and if we were to go by the latest rumours, it might be sooner than you think.
The PS5 Pro was rumoured to be released alongside a slimmer version of the PS5 in 2023 but we all know how everything panned out. The much-hyped ‘PS5 Slim’ replaced the original PS5 from 2020 as the standard model, though Sony has remained tight-lipped about the PS5 Pro since then. As industry insiders have predicted the arrival of the next-gen gaming consoles by 2028, tech pundits and Sony fanboys are expecting a ‘Pro’ variant of the PlayStation 5 to drop anytime now.
Courtesy of the latest batch of leaks, we now have a fair idea of what to expect from the PS5 Pro. While not much is known about its design, the leaks have revealed some of the key specifications that hint at improvements to its overall performance. Does that sound like a decent enough reason to halt your decision to get the PS5 Slim Edition this season and wait for the upgraded version?
A detailed Sony PS5 vs PS5 Pro comparison is the only way to find out.
Sony PS5 vs PS5 Pro: A detailed comparison
For this comparison, we will take a look at all the crucial bits that the PS5 Pro leaks revealed and compare them to the current-gen PS5 model.
Performance: All about ray tracing?
One of the biggest takeaways from the PS5 Pro’s leaked data is its greater computing power. The leaked documents say that the PS5 Pro’s enhanced internals will offer 33.5 teraflops of computing power. While that may not sound much in comparison to most premium gaming laptops and PCs out there, the enhanced firepower overshadows the existing PS5’s 10.28 teraflops of computing power. These figures even make the Xbox Series X’s 12 teraflops of computing power seem antique.
Additionally, as per the leaked documents, the PS5 Pro’s architecture will also be more complex than the current-gen PS5 models.
Based on the rumours, Sony might be using a new AMD RDNA architecture that boasts massive gains on paper, though in reality, the gains aren’t as massive as they seem. The PS5 Pro is said to be using a beefier GPU that could improve ray tracing performance up to three times. The CPU remains unchanged from the existing model.
Sony will also include a new High CPU Frequency Mode for a temporary boost in processing speed but at the cost of slower GPU processing.
The leaked report also says that the PS5 Pro’s system memory will run at 576 GB/s, which is approximately 28 per cent faster than the current model. Other than better-performing audio hardware capable of processing more sound effects, the PS5 Pro is also rumoured to bring PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). This technology is Sony’s equivalent of Nvidia’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR for upscaling the image quality using machine learning. The PSSR could play a vital role in rendering most video games in 8K resolution if you have attached your console to an 8K TV or display.
Hence, with all that in consideration, the PS5 Pro is realistically said to offer 45 per cent faster processing than the current-gen gaming consoles. The improvements are most likely to be felt in ray-tracing performance, which could benefit upcoming AAA titles like GTA 6.
Will the PS5 Pro be faster than 2024’s Xbox Series X upgrade?
Based on everything we know about Microsoft’s upcoming refresh of the Xbox Series X, it seems that the PS5 Pro could theoretically have an advantage over its Xbox counterpart. Leaks related to the 2024 Series X refresh primarily suggest that Microsoft is content with the present generation’s overall performance and will focus mostly on efficiency. Hence, the updated Series X will be dearer to Mother Nature while you get to demolish your opponents in your favourite shooting game. The PS5 Pro, on the other hand, will offer a noticeable upgrade in ray tracing performance.
What about the design?
The PS5 Pro is expected to embrace a disc-less design and we won’t be surprised if it looks a lot like the current-gen PS5 All Digital edition. Rumours say that the updated design should allow for removable disc drives within the body of the console. Sony could also update the DualSense Wireless Controller with new schematics and colours.
PS5 Pro’s release date and price
The leaked specifications present a promising upgrade that most prospective buyers might find tempting enough to wait for until the holiday season. Hence, if you are willing to get your first gaming console or upgrade from an older one, it might make more sense to hold on to your purchasing decision until October/November 2024.
As for the prices, the PS5 Pro, with its enhanced horsepower, could command a premium over the standard PS5 console. This could be somewhere in the range of USD 599 to 799.
(Hero and Featured Image Credits: Courtesy Sony)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– When is the PS5 Pro releasing?
The PS5 Pro is expected to be released in the latter half of 2024.
– What will be the price of the PS5 Pro?
The official price of the PS5 Pro console has not been unveiled by Sony yet.
– What are the leaked specs of PS5 Pro?
The PS5 Pro is rumoured to offer a realistic computing power of 33 teraflops with faster memory bandwidth, an overclocked CPU and an upgraded AMD RDNA GPU architecture.
This story originally appeared in Augustman Singapore
Amritanshu lives and breathes tech, cars, Formula 1, space stuff and everything that delivers an adrenaline rush. Since 2016, he converted his favorite hobby of going all gaga over iPhones and Lamborghinis into his profession; hence, you aren’t likely to be surprised upon checking his browser history. In his spare time, he loves to drive and explore food joints, but will somehow end up with a plate of Chicken Biryani and a big smile. He has previously written for Hindustan Times, India Today, BGR.in, and Deccan Chronicle.
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