Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro, and recent leaks have offered a glimpse into its impressive capabilities, particularly in terms of performance benchmarks. According to sources, the PS5 Pro is expected to deliver dynamic resolutions ranging from 1600p to 2160p (up to 4K), all while maintaining a locked 60FPS with no frame drops, even at max quality settings. This marks a significant leap over the standard PS5, particularly in terms of resolution and frame rate stability.
The performance improvements come courtesy of an upgraded semi-custom SoC from AMD, which has been designed to offer enhanced processing power for next-gen gaming experiences. A developer source, reportedly connected to Moore's Law is Dead, shared benchmark results that compare the PS5 Pro to the original PS5. In testing, the standard PS5 was able to output a dynamic 1080p to 1600p resolution with medium-to-high settings, delivering an average of 45-60FPS. Meanwhile, the PS5 Pro was able to push resolutions of 1600p to 2160p at 60FPS, without the need for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)—Sony's AI-based upscaling technology.
What’s even more exciting for console gamers is the possibility of 4K at 120FPS being supported on the PS5 Pro in future updates, further elevating the gaming experience for titles that can take full advantage of this hardware boost.
In addition to these performance upgrades, the PS5 Pro is said to be 8K-capable, with Gran Turismo 7 being one of the first titles to confirm support for 8K resolution on the new console. The developer source mentioned that the PS5 Pro will include an additional 1.2GB of RAM thanks to what they refer to as "Memory System Efficiency." This, coupled with a 28% increase in memory bandwidth, will provide developers with the tools they need to create more graphically demanding and immersive games.
The PS5 Pro will also feature a High CPU Frequency Mode, which can boost CPU performance by 10% while sacrificing only 1.5% of GPU performance. This is especially beneficial for developers who want to squeeze out more processing power for certain game features without compromising on graphics.
The PSSR technology on the PS5 Pro has recently been updated from v9.0 to v9.4, further enhancing image quality and reducing the strain on system resources. It reportedly uses only 250MB of RAM, making it an efficient solution for AI upscaling, which can significantly improve visuals without compromising performance.
As we continue to learn more about the PS5 Pro, it’s clear that Sony has set out to create a console that pushes the boundaries of what gamers can expect from home gaming systems. With dynamic resolutions, high frame rates, and the potential for 8K gaming, the PS5 Pro is shaping up to be a major player in the next generation of gaming hardware.
For a deeper dive into the comparison between the PS5 Pro and the standard PS5, including performance metrics for titles like GTA 6, check out this in-depth analysis: Digital Foundry Analyzes PS5 Pro: Unlikely to Achieve 60FPS with GTA 6 and Other Titles. This article offers insights into the PS5 Pro’s potential limitations in running certain titles at higher frame rates, highlighting the challenges developers face as they optimize games for the new hardware.