The huge number of PS5 Pro leaks and rumors we’ve seen in recent weeks have given us an in-depth look at this new Sony console, but also has raised some doubts that lead to some misunderstandings. You know how it is, a lie repeated many times can eventually become the truth, even if it really isn’t.

To keep things organized, I decided to create this special article to share with you everything we know about the PS5 Pro using a classic question and answer format. Keep in mind that all the information we will see in these answers are based on rumors and leaks that have not been officially confirmed by Sony, so they cannot be true.

However, it is important that I also remind you that Sony made a decision launch an internal investigation after the latest round of leaks, which boosted their credibility and some even considered them as “unofficially confirmed” information. I wouldn’t say much, but it’s true that it certainly increased the value of this information.

1.- What exactly is PS5 Pro?

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It’s a new console from Sony that hasn’t been released yet. It’s not a next-gen model and won’t replace the PS5, but rather he will live with her throughout the remaining life cycle of this generation, which is likely to end between 2028 and 2030.

Keep in mind that this data is an estimate based on the life cycle that previous-gen consoles had, and that it really is nothing is definitive yet. Ultimately, Sony and the developers have the final say in this regard.

Like consoles of the same generation will retain the same technical base than the PS5, although this does not mean that it will not have interesting changes, only these will be less marked if we compare directly to what we could expect from a next-gen console.

2.- What processor will the PS5 Pro have?

It will use an AMD processor based on Zen architecture 2 with a custom design that maintains the specifications of the PS5 processor. This means that:

• It will have 8 cores but will be able to work with 16 threads.
• It will have 512 KB of L2 cache per core.
• It will have 8 MB of L3 cache shared between 8 cores.
• It will be integrated into the same silicon chip as the GPU and will share the TDP with it.

The only difference the PS5 Pro processor will have compared to the PS5 will be its higher clock speed as it will run at 3.85 GHz. The PS5 processor runs at 3.5GHz, so it will 385 MHz faster per core.

3.- What GPU will this console use?

The PS5 Pro will use a AMD GPUs based on architecture RDNA 3, may include some enhancements unique to the RDNA 4 architecture and will have a total of 30 WGPs (Worker Processor Groups), which equates to 60 CUs (Compute Units). These are its possible specifications:

• 3,840 shaders.
• 240 texturing units.
• 96 raster units.
• 60 second generation cores to accelerate ray tracing.
• Frequency 2.2 GHz.

This GPU will much more powerful than PS5, will support new technologies that we will talk about later, and will also have excellent ray tracing performance. The difference will be significant according to the latest leaks.

4.- How much memory will it have?

The total unified memory will not change. PS5 Pro it will retain 16GB of GDDR6 which will be used as VRAM and as RAM, since it is a single block, there is no classic separation of the two components that we have in a PC.

However, Sony’s new console will have faster memory, which translates into more bandwidth. The PS5 uses 14 Gbps memory and the PS5 Pro will have 18 Gbps memory. This creates bandwidth up from 448 GB/s to 576 GB/s.

The PS5 Pro is rumored to have more unified memory available through the integration of a DDR5 memory block that will be dedicated to applications and the system. This would allow free up an additional 1.2 GB of GDDR6, which would leave us with a total There is 13.7 GB of unified memory for games compared to the 12.5GB that the PS5 has.

5.- Will it have new exclusive technologies?

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Yes, and this will be exactly one of the most important advantages of the Sony console. In addition to the technologies inherent in the RDNA 3 architecture and the possible incorporation of exclusive innovations from RDNA 4, this new console will use a new scaling technique supported by artificial intelligence which promises a big difference.

This technology is the most important, it is known as PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and will be supported a new block of hardware dedicated to AI which promises overall performance 300 TOPs. This technology will enable the PS5 Pro upscale from 1080p to 2160p with very little loss of image quality and minimal impact on performance.

In theory, such technology works in just 2 milliseconds and barely consumes 250 MB memory to create the buffer it needs to function. This could be the key to turning the PS5 Pro into a console capable of offering upscaled 4K with good image quality without giving up 60 FPS.

It should also be recalled that the PS5 Pro APU will be manufactured in node more advanced than PS5. We don’t have confirmation yet, but right now there are two great possibilities that the said APU uses a 4nm node, which would be entirely plausible since AMD’s new Ryzen 8040 APUs use the said node, or that it is manufactured in a 5nm node. n.m.

6.- Will it improve PS5 games?

Indeed, and it will do it in two different ways. The first will be similar to the PS4 Pro’s boost modeand will simply use the greater brute force of the console to increase resolution and frames per second. This will not require any effort or action from the developers.

The second way will require the intervention of developers and will be the most interesting, as it will allow us to enjoy not only a higher resolution, but also graphics enhancements and even ray tracing. If the game already has ray tracing, it will be greatly improved due to the increased power of the console.

Developers who decide to step in and improve their games must meet the requirements given by Sony if they want to win “Enhanced for PS5 Pro” certification.. This certification will be clearly marked on the game box so users can identify the degree of improvement each game offers on PS5 Pro.

7.- Will it bring changes to the SSD?

It doesn’t look like we’ll see much change. in the PS5 Pro SSD in direct comparison to the PS5, at least the rumors and leaks we’ve seen so far don’t point to that. However, this does not mean that we should rule it out completely, because it is possible that we will find something new.

Personally, I think Sony will bet keep the current console dock, and therefore we will not have an increase in either performance or capacity. This is also important to keep the price as low as possible and to prioritize improvements in other aspects that are more important, such as CPU and GPU performance.

This means that the PS5 Pro will most likely have an SSD capacity of 1 TB and works at a speed of up to 5.5 GB/s. Sony may decide to launch a model with a 2TB drive, but that would force its price to rise.

8.- How does it improve performance compared to PS5?

When we talk about performance, we have to distinguish two different levels, CPU performance and GPU performance. The PS5 Pro processor will offer performance improvements only 10% compared to PS5because it will use the same architecture, have the same number of cores and work at a slightly higher frequency.

The GPU difference will be much bigger, although at this point we have to distinguish between rasterization and ray tracing. PS5 Pro will have 45% higher rasterization performance, meaning it will be more comfortable at resolutions higher than 1080p and you’ll have to resort to less aggressive upscaling, at least in theory.

In ray tracing it is said that the GPU of this console It will perform 2 to 3 times better than PS5and that’s thanks to the improvements AMD introduced in RDNA 3, as well as introducing possible improvements exclusive to RDNA 4 that would make AMD’s GPU a sort of “RDNA 3.5” solution.

Increasing the amount of available unified memory and its bandwidth should also lead to significant performance gains, especially when working with higher resolutionwhich is where the largest amount of memory is consumed and where total bandwidth has the greatest weight.

9.- What price will the PS5 Pro have?

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We must use precedent and common sense to try to answer this question. The PS4 Pro hit the market at the same price as the PS4 at launch, so it could happen again, but I think that’s how comfortable Sony is right now in the console market and with the need to maximize revenue. Finally, he decides to raise the price.

I’m inclined to think that the price of the PS5 Pro will be approx between 600 and 700 dollars-eurosand that the price of the PS5 will eventually drop with the arrival of the said console, although not more than 100 dollars-euros. This will allow Sony to position each console at clearly differentiated levels and maximize the revenue earned per unit sold.

The price of 600 euros would be high and going up to 700 euros could of course be crazy, but it would also seem crazy to us to raise the price of a console two years after its launch and appearance, Sony not only dared to do it, but also the game turned out well in the endbecause it still sells the PS5 for 549 euros.

10.- When will the PS5 Pro be available?

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The PS5 Pro is expected to launch later this year. There is no exact date, but most likely we will see it sometime in Novemberan ideal date as it would allow Sony to start promoting it for the Christmas campaign, which is one of the most important of the year.

We don’t know if this console will have the same availability issues that the PS5 suffered back then, but it shouldn’t be like that because right now the supply chain is completely normalized and the demand is also not at an abnormal level. However, this will ultimately depend on the number of APUs that AMD is able to supply to Sony.

If the demand is very high and Sony is unable to cover it, the price of the PS5 Pro may inflate and we may find ourselves in trouble again, especially if speculators and traffickers decide to do their thing and get back to hoarding as many units of this console as possible to sell at inflated prices on major channels and second hand platforms.

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