Just a few days away, Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro is gearing up for its big launch on November 7th, carrying a price tag of $699 USD. With this release, Sony is promising a significant leap in gaming visuals and performance, thanks to the powerful PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology powered by AI upscaling. It’s not just the visuals benefitting here; they’re also packing a beefier CPU and GPU compared to the original PS5 from November 2020. As of now, we don’t see a similar move from Microsoft’s Xbox, seemingly leaving Sony as the undisputed leader for high-end console gaming. In fact, just last night, a teardown of this powerful machine cropped up on YouTube, adding to the excitement.
This intriguing teardown video appears to be courtesy of a Portuguese console repair shop. The process gives us a peek inside the PS5 Pro, showing a layout that closely resembles the PS5 Slim model. Yet, the faceplates aren’t interchangeable, as Sony seems to have adjusted the interlocking mechanisms deliberately. This nuanced detail lends an air of authenticity to the video.
If you are technical, you might find some similarities between the PS5 and the Pro model, but otherwise, not much stands out in this teardown unless you’re scrutinizing the internals. The performance potential of these innards remains speculative until we see actual benchmarks. For now, we’re turning to a recent Twitter post that’s been buzzing in the gaming community.
This Twitter post, shared by a user known for dropping juicy Rockstar Games leaks, lays out the supposed specs of the PS5 Pro. Sticking to the familiar Zen 2 architecture explains why it maintains compatibility with the original PS5, although whispers suggest the Pro version might have enhanced clock speeds.
What’s really catching everyone’s attention? The PS5 Pro’s GPU performance seems to have jumped to an impressive 16.7 teraflops, coupled with a robust 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM, marking a neat evolution from the unified memory setup of its predecessor. The rumor mill also suggests there’s an additional 2GB of DDR5 RAM reserved for system tasks, a change from the prior models.
Looking back at the PS5’s original 2020 debut, it’s crystal clear that anticipation for this Pro model is through the roof. Despite being Sony’s second “Pro” mid-generation release, it’s a tantalizing option for gamers, especially with no similar move from Xbox and if you’re not in the PC gaming space. Early benchmarks hint at remarkable improvements courtesy of PSSR, along with stunning real-time ray tracing capabilities.
So, whether you’re a devoted Sony fan or just someone eyeing the next big thing in gaming, the PS5 Pro definitely seems like a contender worth watching.
