Sony is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro, due out in just four days on November 7, with a price tag of $699 USD. With this newer version, Sony promises gamers enhanced resolution and smoother framerates courtesy of AI upscaling technology known as PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). This upgraded console boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU compared to the original PlayStation 5, released back in November 2020. Interestingly, Sony seems poised to take the lead in high-end console gaming, especially given the lack of a similar initiative from Microsoft’s Xbox division. In a surprise move, a YouTube video surfaced just last night, offering an impromptu teardown of what appears to be Sony’s latest powerhouse console.
The video breakdown, posted ahead of the PlayStation 5 Pro’s official release, seems to originate from a console repair shop in Portugal. Their examination revealed that the internal design of the PS5 Pro bears a notable resemblance to the PlayStation 5 Slim. Observers have noted that, while the faceplates of the Slim might fit the Pro, Sony has seemingly tweaked the interlocking mechanisms to prevent such compatibility. This highlights the authenticity of the teardown, lending more credence to what we saw on screen.
Visually dissecting the PlayStation 5 Pro doesn’t provide immediate insights unless you’re particularly fascinated by internal gadgetry. While seeing the components laid out might be satisfying, it doesn’t exactly reveal how those internals will perform during gameplay. For performance details, we’re looking at a particularly buzzy Tweet this week.
On Twitter, user @videotechuk_ shared details about the PS5 Pro’s specs, following early deliveries to some buyers abroad. According to the leak, the console packs 16GB of RAM for developers and an additional 2GB for the system, totaling 18GB of RAM. Its GPU is reportedly capable of a hefty 16.7 teraflops. This has stirred excitement regarding the potential it offers, especially when considering what developers like Rockstar could achieve with it.
Despite the specifics leaked, much of the information aligns with what we already anticipated—that the PS5 Pro would retain the Zen 2 architecture from its predecessor. Maintaining this architecture likely ensures ongoing compatibility with previous PS5 games, although a clock speed boost over the base model has been rumored.
The most exciting takeaway from this leak is undoubtedly the PS5 Pro’s enhanced GPU performance, promising 16.7 teraflops. Furthermore, the dedicated 16GB GDDR6 VRAM represents a notable upgrade, as it no longer shares memory with the CPU like the base models do. Speculations have also mentioned the inclusion of 2GB DDR5 RAM for dedicated system memory, marking a significant change from the unified memory setup of the past.
Now, four years since the original PS5 hit the market in November 2020, the buzz around the PlayStation 5 Pro is undeniable. Gamers are eager to experience Sony’s latest mid-generation “Pro” model upgrade. For enthusiasts not inclined to switch to PC gaming and with Xbox seemingly sitting this round out, the PS5 Pro stands out as a compelling option. Early reviews discussing its PSSR image quality improvements and real-time ray-tracing capabilities are as promising as they are exciting.
