The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) is a powerful mid-generation upgrade to the PS5, designed for enhanced performance and visual fidelity. Below is a technical overview of its specifications:
Core Hardware
- CPU: 8-core/16-thread AMD Zen 2 processor, rumored to run at higher clock speeds than the standard PS5.
- GPU: AMD Radeon RDNA 3-based graphics engine with 16.7 TFLOPS, featuring 67% more compute units than the PS5. This supports advanced ray tracing and the new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for AI-driven image upscaling and sharper visuals.
- RAM: 16GB GDDR6 with additional 2GB DDR5 for system functions, offering 28% faster memory performance.
Storage and Connectivity
- Internal Storage: Custom 2TB SSD, doubling the capacity of the base PS5 for more game installations.
- Expansion: M.2 NVMe SSD slot and USB external storage support.
- Connectivity: Upgraded to Wi-Fi 7, ensuring faster, more stable downloads and online play, with Bluetooth 5.1 and Ethernet support.
Key Features
- Resolution and Performance: Capable of rendering games with up to 45% faster processing and higher frame rates. Enhanced ray-tracing improves reflections, lighting, and textures.
- Backward Compatibility: Includes “PS5 Pro Game Boost” to improve the performance and visuals of select PS4 and PS5 games.
- Upscaling Technology: PSSR uses machine learning to enhance details, making lower-resolution assets look sharper and more realistic.
Design and Build
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 3.5 x 8.5 inches (388 x 89 x 216 mm).
- Weight: 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg).
- Ports: Includes HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, USB-C (x2), and USB-A (x2).
