Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro is about to hit the shelves in just four days, landing on November 7 with a price tag of $699 USD. With this new iteration, Sony aims to deliver a significant leap in resolution and framerate, leveraging AI upscaling through their innovative PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). They’ve enhanced both the processor and graphics unit compared to the original PS5, which launched in November 2020. Interestingly, Microsoft hasn’t announced a similar upgrade for its Xbox series, possibly giving Sony a clear edge in high-end console gaming. A supposed teardown of this powerhouse appeared on YouTube just last night, fueling the buzz.
The video, appearing to come from a Portuguese repair shop specializing in consoles, showcases the internal design of the PS5 Pro. It bears a striking resemblance to the PlayStation 5 Slim model. Some observers have noted that the faceplates of the PS5 Slim could fit the Pro, if not for a specific alteration made to the interlocking systems—seemingly intended to prevent this sort of crossover. This kind of detail suggests the teardown is authentic.
There’s not much else that’s conspicuously different from the PS5 Pro based on the teardown, unless you’re keen on examining the components up close. While seeing the internal parts is intriguing, it offers no clear indication of performance, as it lacks the quantifiable metrics we need for such assessments. For those insights, we turn our attention to a Twitter post that’s been capturing media interest this week.
The PlayStation 5 Pro’s speculations—shared yesterday on Twitter by @videotechuk_, who’s known for leaking Rockstar Games information—include details mostly consistent with existing expectations. The PS5 Pro will retain the Zen 2 architecture from its predecessor, likely to ensure seamless compatibility. However, there have been murmurs suggesting the PS5 Pro might feature slightly higher clock speeds.
What really stands out in this alleged spec leak is the claim that the PS5 Pro GPU will deliver around 16.7 teraflops of power and comes equipped with 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM, unlike the base model, which shares memory with the CPU. Additionally, the PS5 Pro is rumored to have 2GB of DDR5 RAM dedicated solely to system operations—a notable shift from the unified memory approach of earlier models.
Four years after the PS5’s initial release in November 2020, gamers’ anticipation for this Pro version is palpable, even though this marks Sony’s second mid-generation “Pro” upgrade. Without a similar offering from Xbox and for those not inclined towards PC gaming, the PS5 Pro appears to be a compelling choice. Initial benchmarks of its PSSR-enhanced visuals and real-time ray tracing capabilities suggest this upgrade could genuinely elevate the gaming experience.
