Sony’s highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro is on the horizon, poised for its grand debut in just four days on November 7, with a price tag of $699 USD. At this eye-catching price, Sony assures gamers a significant leap in both resolution and frame rates, thanks to the integration of AI upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). This new model boasts a more robust CPU and GPU than the original PlayStation 5, which was launched in November 2020. In a market where Microsoft’s Xbox hasn’t yet unveiled a similar upgrade, Sony seems to be staking its claim firmly on the high-end gaming console market. Just last night, a pretty comprehensive teardown of what’s said to be the most powerful console yet surfaced on YouTube.
The teardown video of the PlayStation 5 Pro, posted prior to its official release date, appears to originate from a Portuguese console repair shop. During the breakdown, it was revealed that the internal design mirrors that of the PlayStation 5 Slim model. Some have pointed out that, were it not for the slightly altered interlocking mechanisms, faceplates from the PlayStation 5 Slim could have been interchangeable with the Pro. These changes lend credibility to the validity of the teardown.
While the differences under the hood might not leap out at casual observers, the teardown gives tech enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the console’s guts. However, understanding how these internals will translate into real-world performance remains speculative at best—teardowns seldom reveal the kind of performance numbers that matter to the average gamer. For that kind of insight, all eyes have been on a tweet that’s been making waves this week.
This intriguing leak about the PlayStation 5 Pro specifications was shared yesterday by Twitter user @videotechuk_, who has a track record with Rockstar Games leaks. The information he shared didn’t reveal many surprises, aligning with what was largely expected. The PS5 Pro retains the same Zen 2 architecture as its predecessor, which suggests a strategic choice for seamless compatibility. However, there are murmurs that the Pro might support higher clock speeds than the base model.
What truly stands out in this leak is the PS5 Pro’s graphics processing unit (GPU), which is anticipated to hit an impressive 16.7 teraflops, while boasting a full 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 video memory. Unlike the original models, this memory won’t be shared with the CPU. Additionally, rumors suggest there’s 2GB of DDR5 RAM set aside just for system operations, marking a significant shift from the shared memory approach seen in earlier variants of the PS5.
Four years after the PlayStation 5’s initial release in November 2020, excitement for the new PS5 Pro is palpable. It’s Sony’s second mid-generation “Pro” edition, promising to fulfill expectations for those not keen on switching to PC gaming and with Xbox not making any similar moves. Early reviews of the Pro’s enhancements in PSSR image quality and real-time ray tracing capabilities are looking very promising, making it a compelling choice for gaming enthusiasts eager for an upgrade.
