Sony has finally revealed the key specifications of its PlayStation 5, this means we now have a better idea of how it can compare to its rival, Microsoft’s Xbox Series X. Both consoles are set to arrive close to the end of 2020 and for most people, it will be one or the other.
The specifications are important because apart from brand loyalty this is what should guide the decision on which of the console to choose.
So here are the specifications compared;
Configuration Sony PlayStation 5
Dimensions (inches) TBA
Processor AMD Zen 2(3.5GHz, eight core)
Memory 16GB GDDR6
GPU AMD RDNA 2 (10.28 teraflops, 36CU)
Storage 825GB (NVMe SSD)
Optical drive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
8K support Yes
4K support Yes
Ports TBA
HDR support Yes
Configuration Microsoft Xbox Series X
Dimensions (Inches) 5.94(length) x 5.94(width) x 11.85 (height)
Processor AMD Zen 2 (3.8GHz, eight-core)
Memory 16GB GDDR6
Processor AMD RDNA 2 (12 teraflops, 52CU)
Storage 1TB (NVMe SSD)
Optical Drive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
8K Support Yes
4K Support Yes
Ports Three USB-A 3.0 ports, HDMI (out), optical audio, proprietary slot
HDR Support Yes
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The major difference between PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X really is the GPU and SSD. Microsoft opts for a custom AMD RDNA 2-based GPU just like the Play Station 5. However, the Xbox Series X provides 12 teraflops of power with 52 compute units at 1.825GHz each while the PlayStation 5 falls short at 10.28 teraflops of power with 36 compute units at 2.23GHz.
Sony PlayStation 5 system architect, Mark Cerny tells Eurogamer that Sony set a power budget tied to the thermal limits of the console. This will translate to mean that the performance of the console will depend on the game being played on it.
On the processor side, Series X wins hands down. Its AMD Zen 2 (3.8GHz, eight-core) processor is much better than the PlayStation 5’s AMD Zen 2 (3.8GHz, eight-core).
The Series X also features a Quick Resume feature that allows gamers to switch quickly between games even after the game has been rebooted for an update. There has, however, been no information regarding the software and what the PlayStation 5 will look like. Although Sony would likely share more details as the launch approaches.
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