PS5 Pro Leaked Specs Reveal Massive Upgrades: 16.7 Teraflops GPU
The PS5 Pro, Sony’s upcoming enhanced console, is set to hit shelves soon, and thanks to early shipments, details about its hardware and performance have been revealed.
Significant Upgrades
The PS5 Pro boasts a powerful 16.7 teraflops GPU, a significant upgrade from the standard PS5’s 10.28 teraflops. Other key features include:
- 2TB SSD, double the storage capacity of the original PS5
- 18GB RAM (16GB for developers, 2GB for the system)
- Wi-Fi 7 support for ultra-fast wireless connectivity
- Additional USB-C port for accessories and external storage
The PS5 Pro leverages AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture for its GPU, promising a 2-3x performance boost for games labeled “PS5 Pro Enhanced”. The console also incorporates Sony’s PSSR AI upscaling technology, enhancing visual quality for 4K displays.
Performance & Design
While the 16.7 teraflops spec suggests a significant performance increase, it’s important to note that teraflops aren’t always a reliable indicator of real-world performance. We’ll need to get our hands on final retail units to truly evaluate the PS5 Pro’s capabilities.
The PS5 Pro shares a similar internal design with the PS5 Slim, with Sony making slight modifications to prevent cross-compatibility of faceplates. The increased power consumption of the Pro, drawing up to 390W compared to the base PS5’s 350W, is likely a result of these powerful upgrades.
Conclusion
The PS5 Pro represents a major step forward for Sony, particularly as Microsoft hasn’