In just a few days, gamers around the world will finally get their hands on Sony’s latest offering—the PlayStation 5 Pro—officially launching on November 7. Priced at $699 USD, this new console promises to deliver breathtaking improvements in both resolution and framerate. Leveraging AI upscaling through the innovative PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and boasting enhanced CPU and GPU capabilities, it’s set to surpass the original PlayStation 5, which debuted back in November 2020. With no direct competitor from the Xbox lineup, it seems Sony is firmly taking the lead in the high-end console market. Just last night, a fascinating teardown video of the PS5 Pro surfaced on YouTube, giving us a closer look at what might be the most powerful console yet.
The video appears to come from a Portuguese repair shop and gives us an inside look at the PS5 Pro’s setup, which oddly resembles the PlayStation 5 Slim’s internal design. Observers have pointed out this similarity could allow for compatibility with Slim faceplates if not for an apparent change in the interlocking design aimed at preventing such a swap. This kind of insight from the teardown lends it credibility.
Yet, while there are intriguing parallels noted with the PS5 Pro, the teardown doesn’t offer much in the way of performance insights—after all, circuit boards don’t tell the whole story of a device’s capabilities. For more on that front, many are turning their attention to a Twitter post that’s garnered significant buzz this week.
On Twitter, user @videotechuk_—well-known for sharing insights on Rockstar Games—revealed what seem to be specs for the new console. According to the post, the PS5 Pro continues to use the Zen 2 architecture, ensuring compatibility with the earlier PlayStation 5. This architecture was expected, though there are whispers of boosted clock speeds that might push the Pro’s performance higher than its predecessor.
Among the speculated specs, what really grabs your attention is the PS5 Pro’s GPU, reportedly cranking out 16.7 teraflops of power. Additionally, there’s the mention of 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM, a big leap from the previous model’s shared system, and apparently backed by an extra 2GB of DDR5 RAM for system tasks. This shift marks a significant step up from the unified memory seen in earlier models.
Nearly four years after the PlayStation 5 made its debut in late 2020, the excitement surrounding the PlayStation 5 Pro is palpable. Even as a second mid-generation upgrade from Sony, it’s generating buzz, especially among those not inclined toward PC gaming or those with no comparable Xbox alternative. The early benchmarks hint at impressive improvements in PSSR image clarity and real-time ray tracing, enticing gamers even more as they anticipate the new console’s potential.
