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- PS5 Pro underperforms compared to the 4-year-old AMD Radeon RX 6800 in Elden Ring.
- Sony’s new console fails to achieve consistent 60 FPS at 4K with noticeably more stutters compared to RX 6800.
- The PS5 Pro shows improvement over the base PS5 but still falls short of the smooth, stable performance offered by gaming PCs in a similar price range.
Recent tests of the PS5 Pro have shown that its performance is underwhelming when compared to the older AMD Radeon RX 6800, which was released four years ago.
Although the PS5 Pro is a newer console, its GPU, promised to deliver around 16.7 teraflops (compared to the standard PS5’s 10.3 teraflops)—fails to outperform the RX 6800 in some performance tests.
Why it matters: Early rumors hinted that the PS5 Pro could compete with the RX 7800 XT. However, initial tests show its performance is more on par with the RX 6800, a four-year-old GPU currently priced at about $350.
Digital Foundry recently tested the PlayStation 5 Pro in Elden Ring using the Game Boost feature. They targeted 60 FPS at a fixed 4K resolution with consistent quality settings.
The PS5 Pro performs better than the standard PS5, getting closer to 60 FPS in Elden Ring. However, the console still has trouble maintaining a steady frame rate, with occasional drops and stutters.
When running Elden Ring at quality mode equivalent 4K settings on PC, the PS5 Pro lags behind the RX 6800. The RX 6800 delivers a more stable 60 FPS with smoother frame times, leading to very few stutters.
It’s important to note that the RX 6800 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, which helps run demanding modern games. In comparison, the PS5 Pro uses a customized RDNA 3 architecture but has less VRAM, which can limit its performance at higher resolutions, especially 4K.
The PS5 Pro certainly offers clear improvements over the original PS5. However, its performance in demanding games shows it still falls short of the smooth, stable experience that dedicated gaming PCs can provide.
Regardless, the PS5 Pro is definitely not a “next-gen” console, as confirmed by PlayStation’s CEO. In the end, its best suited for those who prioritize the simplicity of a console and are already loyal to Sony’s exclusive titles.
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