While Sony has not officially verified the specifications of the PlayStation 5 Pro, various leaks have given us a glimpse into what to expect. A spec sheet that looks credible has surfaced online, reportedly from an early recipient of the console. The document is in Portuguese and discloses a wealth of details about Sony's next-gen gaming device.
Key Specifications
To begin with, the PlayStation 5 Pro is equipped with an AMD Zen 2 CPU featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Additionally, it includes an RDNA GPU, which is said to deliver 16.7 TFLOPS. It seems that Sony chose not to specify the GPU's generation since it incorporates some RDNA 4 technology that hasn't been officially announced yet. Clearly, this new console is more powerful than the original PlayStation 5, which has a GPU rated at 10 TFLOPS, but that alone doesn't provide a complete picture of performance.
Memory and Power Consumption
Furthermore, the PlayStation 5 Pro is said to have 16 GB of GDDR6 memory dedicated to graphics, along with 2 GB of DDR5 memory for other tasks. According to Sony, the console can draw up to 390 Watts of power when fully operational, a fraction of what a high-end gaming PC would consume. Most of the other features are already well-known, such as support for Wi-Fi 7, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports—one of which has a 10 Gbps rating. It also boasts a 2 TB SSD, along with an additional M.2 Slot for storage expansion.
Performance Expectations
At first glance, the hardware of the PlayStation 5 Pro might appear weak, especially considering its older Zen 2 CPU. While the new RDNA 4 GPU could enhance performance somewhat, there is a strong likelihood of facing a CPU bottleneck. However, there are rumors suggesting the console might be able to maintain a steady 4K at 60 FPS experience (possibly without PSSR), or even achieve 1440p at 120 FPS if recent leaks hold true. In any case, PSSR will play a crucial role in enhancing the gaming experience this generation.
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