Many are expressing skepticism regarding the most recent hardware specifications for the PlayStation 5 Pro (like us, for example).
Codenamed “Trinity”, the PS5 Pro has been discussed for as long as the PlayStation 4 Pro was released. But it wasn’t until the slimmer PS5 model was released last year that people believed the PS5 Pro is happening.
Now, the source who first confirmed the existence of the PS5 Slim has corroborated the leaked PS5 Pro specs.
After the alleged documentation appeared in a video uploaded by Moore’s Law Is Dead, Tom Henderson (via Insider Gaming) has confirmed that the PS5 Pro is going to be a formidable piece of technology. But hat’s not all. According to these leaks, the console is on track for a surprise release this holiday season, boasting specifications aiming to bridge the gap between console and PC gaming.
One of the most eye-catching claims about the PS5 Pro is its rendering speed, which is reportedly 45% faster than the base PS5, and its ray tracing performance, which could be up to four times faster. This technological leap is backed by 33.5 teraflops of power, a significant jump from the original PS5’s 10.3 teraflops and surpassing the Xbox Series X’s 12 teraflops. This potential increase in power could see the PS5 Pro taking the title of the “world’s most powerful console.”
Another intriguing feature is the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), Sony’s proprietary upscaling technology designed to enhance image quality. Similar to AMD’s FSR2 and Nvidia’s DLSS, PSSR aims to deliver the best visuals possible, starting with 4K support and potentially expanding to 8K resolutions.
Despite the excitement surrounding these leaks, it’s important to exercise caution. The past has proven that these substantial leaps never translate as initially promised. The PS5 Pro’s rumored specifications set high expectations, but delivering on the promises is crucial. While the PS4 Pro, with its more powerful hardware, supported more stable and higher frame rates and better performance even in the games that weren’t updated to accommodate its updated specifications, it shone best in games that received patches to improve performance. Thus, the onus is on Sony and other third-party developers to showcase the PS5 Pro’s capabilities.
Nevertheless, it’s clear that PlayStation intends to maintain its competitive edge on the console market.
By integrating advanced ray tracing capabilities, a significant increase in computational power, and cutting-edge upscaling technology, the PS5 Pro could offer a compelling reason for gamers to upgrade. But absent official confirmation, we’re left to speculate until Sony finally fesses up.
