PS5 Pro: A Deep Dive into Upgraded CPU and GPU Performance

The highly anticipated PS5 Pro is drawing closer as more leaks regarding its specifications surface. YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead recently shared a technical evaluation of the PS5 Pro, focusing on its graphical performance. Tom Henderson later corroborated this evaluation and revealed that the PS5 Pro sequel is slated for a possible release in late 2024. Let’s delve into the expected specifications of the PS5 Pro, as outlined by Insider Gaming.

Expected PS5 Pro CPU, System Memory, and Audio Specifications

CPU:

The PlayStation 5 Pro will feature the same CPU as the standard PS5. However, a notable addition is introducing a “High CPU Frequency Mode,” which boosts the clock speed by 10%, taking it from 3.5GHz to 3.85GHz. It’s worth noting that activating this mode will result in a 1% decrease in overall performance due to underclocking the GPU.

System Memory:

Efficient system memory is crucial for optimal gameplay on PlayStation consoles. The PS5 Pro is anticipated to have more efficient system memory, potentially exceeding a 28% bandwidth increase. This enhancement could result in a speed of 576 GB/s, surpassing the standard edition’s 448 GB/s.

PS5 Pro Audio:

In addition to CPU and memory upgrades, the PlayStation 5 Pro is rumored to feature enhanced audio technology. The audio processing (ACV) is expected to run at a higher speed, delivering a 35% performance boost for the ACM library in the PlayStation 5 Pro. This upgrade will also improve audio frequency details, allowing for better convolution reverbs and FFT or IFFT processing.

GPU Specifications and Additional Features

Earlier revelations shed light on the GPU specifications of the PS5 Pro, showcasing significant improvements:

• Rendering speed is reported to be 45% faster than the standard PS5.
• The PS5 Pro is expected to support 2-3 times more Ray-tracing, with a potential 4x increase in some cases.
• It boasts 33.5 Teraflops of processing power.
• PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Upscaling) will offer upscaling and antialiasing solutions.
• Support for resolutions up to 8K is planned for future SDK versions.
• The console will feature a custom machine-learning architecture and an AI Accelerator capable of handling significant computations.

In addition to these GPU enhancements, the PS5 Pro will reportedly have 30 Working Groups (WGPs) dedicated to running specialized BVH8 traversal shaders, compared to the standard PS5’s 18 WGPs for BVH4 traversal shaders.

Speculation and Conclusion

These detailed specifications bring us closer to the official announcement of the PS5 Pro. However, it’s important to note that these are still based on rumors and leaks. Considering the speculation around the console running on SKD 9.00 and the expected SKD 10.00 in Fall 2024, we can anticipate a targeted release date aligned with the new SDK.

SOURCE Insider Gaming