Sony is gearing up for the launch of its PlayStation 5 Pro, which arrives in just four days, on November 7, with a price tag of $699 USD. With this release, Sony is promising significantly enhanced resolution and framerate, thanks to its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, along with an upgraded CPU and GPU compared to the original PS5 that came out in November 2020. With Microsoft’s Xbox not having a similar upgrade, Sony seems poised to take the lead in the high-end console market. Just last night, a new teardown of what is now the most powerful console was posted on YouTube.
In this video, reportedly from a Portuguese console repair shop, the PlayStation 5 Pro’s insides are revealed. It shares a lot of internal similarities with the PlayStation 5 Slim model. However, there’s a twist—the interlocking mechanisms have been altered to prevent swapping faceplates between models, suggesting some intentional design choices. This gives the teardown an air of authenticity.
Despite these similarities, there’s not much more to highlight in this teardown unless you’re keen to see the innards of the console laid bare. While it’s fascinating to peek inside, it doesn’t necessarily tell us how those components will actually perform. For performance insights, I’ll turn to a Twitter post that’s been generating buzz lately.
Yesterday afternoon, Twitter user @videotechuk_—known for Rockstar Games leaks—shared what appears to be a leak of the PlayStation 5 Pro’s specifications. While it mostly confirms what we anticipated, it reaffirms that the PS5 Pro will continue using the Zen 2 architecture, like its predecessor. This continuation likely ensures compatibility with the standard PS5, though earlier reports hinted that the Pro version might feature faster clock speeds compared to the base.
The standout snippet from this leak is the GPU’s capability, with the PS5 Pro said to operate at an impressive 16.7 teraflops, paired with a substantial 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM. Unlike the base PS5 models, this VRAM won’t be shared with the CPU. Additionally, rumors suggest the PS5 Pro will include 2GB of DDR5 RAM dedicated to system memory, marking a significant change from previous unified memory models.
Four years after the original PS5 hit the shelves in November 2020, gamers are eager to get their hands on the new PS5 Pro. As Sony rolls out its second mid-generation “Pro” upgrade, fans are evaluating their options. In the absence of an Xbox alternative and for those not venturing into PC gaming, the PlayStation 5 Pro seems a solid choice. Early tests indicate its enhancements in PSSR image quality and real-time ray-tracing capabilities are promising, setting high expectations for this new console.
