PS5 Pro Outperforms Base Model in Unreal Engine 5 Demo

Despite this, the base PS5 has always struggled with these demanding titles compared to the necessarily more powerful beast that is the PS5 Pro and results from The Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 demo have shown this stark contrast. This engine demonstration displays the power of the engine extremely well but is running on PS5 Pro and can push performance on existing consoles at a level unique to the console market at this moment.

PS5 Pro Handles Unreal Engine 5 Better Than Base Model, Video Shows

Now, a new video that was posted by Cycu1 compares the performance and as you can see, it shows how well the PS5 Pro is able to run the demo in comparison to a base PS5. And interestingly, the PS5 Pro demo isn’t even patched meaning none of its additional power and features are being used by the system.

While some sequences experience noticeable resolution changes to maintain performance, it’s impressive to see how the PS5 Pro can manage such a demanding demo with ease. For context, the version of Unreal Engine 5 used in this demo is a couple of years old and missing a lot of optimizations and enhancements that have made their way into the engine over time.

This comparison raises an interesting question: how would the PS5 Pro perform with an updated version of Unreal Engine 5? The most recent showcases, including one shown off just last month, have hinted that the engine’s image quality and performance have come a fairly significant way since then, and perhaps the PS5 Pro could run that demo even better now with those advancements.

With Unreal Engine 5 only being available now for next-gen graphical fidelity, it’ll be interesting to see how the PS5 Pro could possibly push the newest engine with upgrades. As of now, the PS5 Pro is out across the globe, providing a noticeable performance boost in comparison to the base model of the console — especially for consumers after top specs in next-gen gaming. PS5 Pro could soon raise the bar for console gaming graphics thanks to ongoing updates and optimization.

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