With the buzz around Sony’s gaming consoles reaching a fever pitch, it seems the tech giant is not just resting on the laurels of its PlayStation 5. Word on the street is that the PS5 Pro is on the horizon, and if the leaks are to be believed, we’re looking at a powerhouse that could redefine console gaming – at least until Microsoft catches up with its next iteration of the Xbox Series X.
According to the tech wizards over at RedGamingTech, Sony’s new contender is rumored to pack an eight-core Zen 2 CPU that clocks in at a blistering 4 GHz, coupled with an RDNA 3 GPU that could reach speeds up to 2.8 GHz.
On top of this, it’s also packed with 16GB of 18,000 MT/s GDDR6 memory, promising to deliver a bandwidth of 587 GB/s. For those of us who aren’t fluent in tech speak, this translates to a console that’s not just a step up from its predecessor but a giant leap.
This information supports what RedGamingTech previously mentioned. A prior leak suggested the console might use the same CPU as its predecessor but with a 500 MHz overclock, pushing it to 4.0 GHz.
It also noted the console would feature an RDNA 3-based GPU with clock speeds ranging from 2.5 GHz to 2.8 GHz and a bump to 16 GB of GDDR6 system memory.
The PS5 Slim, with its sleeker design (the volume decreased by 30%) and increased storage space, already has gamers talking, but the PS5 Pro is where the future seems to be heading. It’s not just about the size or the aesthetics; it’s about the sheer power that Sony seems to be promising.
While the PS5 Pro’s specs are enough to make any gamer’s heart race, we’re still in the realm of speculation. Sony has yet to confirm these details, and until it does, we’re left to wonder and wait. However, the potential of a console that could deliver twice the power of the current PS5 is tantalizing, to say the least.
Unfortunately, with all these enhancements, the PS5 Pro’s price tag is likely to be quite steep when it makes its debut. It wouldn’t be surprising to see it priced at over $600, but at this cost, is it truly justifiable, particularly for those who already own the original PS5 model?
Unless it comes bundled with another accessory like the PSVR2 (although this seems unlikely, given that the same company sells the PS5 Slim stand separately for $30), it may not have broad appeal, except to die-hard enthusiasts.
