Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro is gearing up for its highly anticipated launch, just a few days away on November 7, with a price tag of $699 USD. This new addition to the PlayStation family is boasting significantly enhanced visuals and performance, thanks to its AI-driven PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology. The Pro version also boasts a robust CPU and GPU compared to the original PS5, which debuted in November 2020. With no apparent response from Microsoft’s Xbox in terms of a similar upgrade, it looks like Sony is set to take the lead in the high-end console market. Amplifying the anticipation, a recent video teardown of the PS5 Pro emerged on YouTube, capturing the curiosity of gaming enthusiasts worldwide.
The teardown, apparently conducted by a Portuguese console repair shop, provides an intriguing inside look at the PS5 Pro. The internal design bears a resemblance to the PlayStation 5 Slim model. However, some modifications—likely intentional—prevent the Pro from sharing parts such as faceplates with the Slim model. This teardown appears to be authentic, leading to more excitement among fans eager for the new console.
Beyond its familiar design, the teardown doesn’t offer specific insights into performance, as evaluating internals visually is limiting. For a deeper look, attention has shifted to a Twitter post that has been generating considerable buzz this week.
The Twitter leak, released by user @videotechuk_, known for sharing insights about Rockstar Games, offers snapshot details of the PS5 Pro’s specs. The console will continue with the same Zen 2 architecture as its predecessor, a choice probably intended to ensure full compatibility with existing PS5 games. Although rumors have hinted at potentially higher clock speeds, the core architecture remains unchanged.
Noteworthy from the leak is the PS5 Pro’s GPU, which is rumored to deliver an impressive 16.7 teraflops of processing power. Also noteworthy is its 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM, solely reserved for graphics, along with an additional 2GB of DDR5 RAM dedicated to system tasks. This setup is a significant leap from the unified memory approach in older PS5 models.
As we mark four years since the PS5’s release in November 2020, gaming enthusiasts are more excited than ever about the PS5 Pro. Even if Xbox decides not to pursue a similar path, the PS5 Pro stands as an attractive option for gamers, particularly for those uninterested in PC gaming. Early performance benchmarks, showcasing improvements in PSSR image quality and real-time ray tracing, have already painted a promising picture.
