Sony’s powerhouse console, the PlayStation 5, is rumored to be getting a pro version.
The reports originated from a leak on April 16, 2024, by YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead, who showcased the PS5 Pro specs in a video.
Sony Interactive Entertainment took down the video after filing a copyright claim — but the story didn’t end there.
Since then, details about the new console have been swirling, with reports from alleged Sony personnel and developers adding weight to the rumors.
We’ll explore everything we’ve heard so far about the PS5 Pro, including its rumored specs and what gamers can expect from Sony’s next console.
All the PS5 Pro’s leaked information
A report by The Verge, citing sources familiar with Sony’s plans, has shed light on the rumored PlayStation 5 Pro, codenamed Trinity.
The PS5 Pro is expected to perform significantly better than its predecessor. A more powerful GPU and a slightly faster CPU will translate to smoother gameplay with higher resolutions and frame rates.
According to reports, Sony told developers to prepare for the switch to the PS5 Pro. This includes ensuring their games are compatible with the new console, and are optimized for higher performance.
The PS5 Pro is expected to be roughly 45 percent faster than the standard PS5. This significant power boost regarding graphics fidelity and overall gameplay experience will be noticeable.
Technical details include a new mode for the PS5 Pro that pushes the CPU frequency to a targeted 3.85GHz.
Additionally, the console will feature faster system memory and offer developers more usable memory than the standard PS5.
Rumored PS5 Pro specs
According to leaked documents reported by Insider Gaming, the PS5 Pro boasts some impressive specs.
- Two to three times faster ray tracing (improved by four times in some cases)
- 33.5 teraflops of power
- PSSR upscaling technology
- Future-proofed for 8K for future SDK version
- Custom machine learning architecture
- AI accelerator for enhanced performance (supporting 300 TOPS of 8-bit computation to 67 teraflops of 16-bit floating point)
Leaked PS5 Pro release date
Insider Gaming reported that the potential release date is during the 2024 holiday season.
Sony’s rumored PS5 Pro launch follows a pattern similar to their previous holiday season console releases.
Just as they released a slim model followed by a Pro version for the PS4, the PS5 Pro aligns with this strategy.
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