The PS5 Pro is a marvel, managing to provide substantially better performance than the base PS5 for similar levels of power consumption. In a new video delving deep into PlayStation 5 Pro power consumption testing, Digital Foundry tested the PS5 Pro against a wide variety of titles: out-of-the-box unpatched Elden Ring as well Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 post-PS5 Pro update.
Results were a bit different, in that while the PS5 Pro drew as much power as the PlayStation 5 Slim when it came to its Quality Mode in either title, it still pushed out better performance and image quality.
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PlayStation 5 Pro Matches Slim’s Power Usage, Offers Major Performance Boost in Patched and Unpatched Games
While the Slim console used for testing had unusually high idle power draw, the PlayStation 5 Pro actually appears to be more efficient than predicted so far—hinting at separate production nodes for each of their system-on-chips (SoCs), with both SoC likely produced on a 4nm node. The PlayStation 5 Pro significantly boosts visual fidelity and performance.
The system is used across various titles like God of War Ragnarok and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to enhance the gameplay experience with higher frame rates, improved visuals, and quicker loading times. With this difference from the base model, naturally part of the PS5 Pro will also contain these upgrades, so anyone who wants to get true performance has such an option. One of the important features of PS5 Pro is its capability to support 8K gaming.
Titles like No Man’s Sky showcase impressive 8K modes that not only push the hardware to its limits but also begin to challenge the viability of 8K gaming as a mainstream feature. As more gaming content continues to be tailored for that platform, the clarity and detail in 8K mode may also shift opinions on whether that level of resolution is sensible or even wanted in a game. The PS55 Pro comes at a premium but for anyone after serious next-gen chops in their gaming experience.
FAQs
Does the PS5 Pro consume more power than the base PS5 model?
No, the PS5 Pro consumes similar power to the base PS5 model while offering significantly better performance.
Does the PS5 Pro support 8K gaming?
Yes, the PS5 Pro supports impressive 8K modes, including in games like No Man’s Sky, enhancing the visual experience.
