Hardware Specifications Tied 1/2
GPU Performance(TFLOPS) 10.28 TFLOPS 12 TFLOPS Internal Storage(GB) 825GB 1 TB CPU Cores(cores) 8 cores (x86-64) 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz RAM Capacity(GB) 16GB 16GB (10GB GPU + 6GB standard) Performance Xbox Series X wins 4/5
SSD Read Speed(MB/s) 825 MB/s 2.4 GB/s Maximum Native 4K Gaming FPS(fps) 60-120 fps (PS5 Pro exceeds) 120 fps GPU Power(TFLOPS) 10.28 TFLOPS 16.7 TFLOPS GPU Performance Advantage(percent) Baseline 16.7% more powerful SSD Load Time Advantage(percent) 30% faster custom SSD Standard speed Show 12 more attributes Native 4K Gaming Capability
Yes, 4K/60FPS capable
Yes, 4K/60FPS standard
GPU Compute Units(units)
36
52
GPU Performance(teraflops)
10.28
12.15
UE5 Performance on Demanding Titles(stability)
Stable native 4K
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Maximum Framerate(fps)
120 fps at 4K
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Average Load Time (tested games)(seconds)
5-10 seconds
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Target Frame Rate (AAA Games)(FPS)
60 FPS at 4K
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Standard 4K Gaming Target(fps)
4K / 60fps
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4K Gaming Support
Yes, native 4K/60fps
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Performance vs PS5 Pro
Can keep up with PS5 Pro in some instances
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Gameplay Rendering Speed(% improvement)
Baseline stable performance
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CPU Clock Speed(GHz)
3.8 GHz
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Market Performance PlayStation 5 wins 4/4
Market Share (January 2026)(percent) 72.5% 27.5% Year-over-Year Market Share Change(percentage points) +2.9% -2.9% Global Units Sold (64 months)(millions) 91.04 million 34.43 million Market Share Percentage(%) 72.6% 27.4% Sales Performance (Month 9)(units) Behind by 6.39M — Subscription Services
Game Pass Ultimate Monthly Cost(GBP) £15/month (PS Plus Extra/Premium) £15/month Hardware Features
Noise Level Rating(classification) Standard noise levels Quietest gaming console ever made Product Variants PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
Available SKUs(count) 3 (Standard, Digital, Slim) 2 (Standard & All-Digital) Hardware Xbox Series X wins 3/4
Storage Capacity(GB) 825 GB usable 1,000 GB fixed SSD Storage Speed(GB/s) 5.5 GB/s 2.4 GB/s CPU Speed(GHz) 3.5 GHz variable 3.8 GHz locked Storage Capacity(GB) 825 1000 RAM Total(GB) 16GB GDDR6 — Show 2 more attributes Built-in SSD Storage(GB)
1000GB
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Software Support Xbox Series X wins 1/1
Backward Compatibility Rate(%) ~95% PS4 compatible ~98% Xbox One compatible Services & Value PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
Annual Subscription Cost (Premium Tier)(USD) $120/year (PS Plus Premium) $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate) Game Library PlayStation 5 wins 2/3
Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(count) 12+ major exclusives 10+ major exclusives Exclusive AAA Games (2026)(major releases) Horizon: Zenith Chronicles, Ghost of Tsushima: Revelations, Marvel titles Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives Backward Compatible Games(estimated titles) 200+ compatible titles 600+ compatible titles Exclusive Games Available (2026)(titles) 40+ exclusives 25+ exclusives Game Pass Included Games(titles) Limited (PlayStation Plus Extra tier) 500+ (Xbox Game Pass) Future Tech
Upcoming Performance Enhancement(text) PSSR2 AI upscaling (2026, free) No major announcement Pricing
Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)(USD) $499 (PS5 Standard) $499 (Xbox Series X) Digital Console Price (USD)(USD) $599.99 $599.99 Standard Edition Price (USD, 2026)(USD) $649.99 $649.99 Digital Edition Price (USD, 2026)(USD) $599.99 Not available Launch Price (Standard)(USD) $499 — Show 4 more attributes Base Model MSRP (2026)(USD)
$499
$499
Digital Edition Price (USD)(USD)
$599.99
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Digital Edition Price (GBP)(GBP)
£449.99
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Launch Price (2020)(USD)
$499
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Graphics
Maximum Resolution(pixels) 4K (2160p) at 120fps 4K (2160p) at 120fps Native 4K Gaming Support Native 4K capable Yes, standard Max 4K Gaming(fps) 120fps (PS5 Pro) 120fps native GPU Compute Performance(TFLOPs) 12 TFLOPs — GPU Architecture Generation RDNA 2 (Current-gen) — Storage Xbox Series X wins 2/3
SSD Technology(Generation) Custom ultra-fast SSD (faster) PCIe Gen 4 NVME SSD Speed (Raw)(GB/s) 5.5 GB/s (custom optimized) 2.4 GB/s Standard Storage(GB) 825GB usable 1000GB usable Standard Storage Capacity(GB) 825 GB 1,000 GB Internal SSD Storage(GB) 1000 GB — Services Xbox Series X wins 2/2
Game Pass Subscription Games(titles) 400+ games (PS Plus Extra) 500+ games included Game Pass Day-1 Titles (Annual)(games) 15-20 PS Plus tier 100+ annually Game Pass Integration(feature) PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Game Pass (400+ games, day-one releases) Market Position Tied 1/2
Global Sales (2026)(millions) 40 million units 25 million units Market Share 2026(%) 72.5% 27.5% Compatibility Xbox Series X wins 1/1
Backwards Compatibility Range(generations) 2-3 generations (PS2-PS4 selective) 4 generations (Xbox original to Series) Backwards Compatible Generations(generations) Select PS4 titles only (1 generation) 4 generations (Xbox One, 360, Original, Series) Value Xbox Series X wins 1/1
Storage Expansion Cost(USD per 1TB) $230 $220 Base Model Price (USD)(USD) $499 $499 Launch MSRP (2026)(USD) $499 $499 Retail Price (2026)(USD) $499-$549 — Launch Price(USD) $499 — Subscription Xbox Series X wins 1/1
Game Pass Monthly Cost(USD) PlayStation Plus: $9.99-$17.99 $11.99/month Display
Maximum Resolution/Frame Rate(specification) 4K @ 120fps 4K @ 120fps Native Gaming Resolution Target 4K/1080p 4K/1440p Native Resolution Target(pixels) 3840x2160 (4K) — Maximum Resolution (Docked/TV Mode)(pixels) 4K (3840x2160) — Native Resolution (Docked)(pixels) 4K (2160p) — Show 5 more attributes Target Resolution & Refresh Rate
4K at 60fps native
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Maximum Gaming Resolution
4K (2160p)
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Refresh Rate Capability(Hz)
120 Hz
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Native Display Resolution(pixels)
Up to 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
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Maximum Refresh Rate(Hz)
120 Hz
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Subscription Service Tied 1/2
Game Pass Library Size(titles) ~200 titles (PS Plus Extra/Premium) Game Pass (700+ games) Game Pass/Plus Library Size(titles) 750+ titles (PlayStation Plus tiers) 500+ titles (Game Pass Ultimate) Library Xbox Series X wins 2/3
Backward Compatibility Generations(generations) 2 generations 4 generations (Xbox to Series X) 2026 Exclusive Titles Available(games) 18 major exclusives 8 major exclusives Backward Compatibility Support(text) Limited PS4 backward compatibility Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles Backwards Compatible Games(titles) 40 PS4 titles 500+ games Game Pass Titles at Launch(games) 300+ — Show 1 more attribute Available Game Titles(games)
500+ Game Pass day-one exclusives
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Content
2025-2026 AAA Exclusive Titles(games) 6-8 major titles 3-4 major titles Game Library Access(titles) ~2,000 PS5 optimized — Exclusive Major Games (2026)(titles) 8 major titles — Game Pass / Service Library(games) 400+ (Game Pass) — Available Game Library(games) 450+ Game Pass + digital store — Show 1 more attribute Game Library Size(titles)
200+ exclusive
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Features
Controller Haptic Technology(specification) Advanced haptic feedback + adaptive triggers Standard vibration Backward Compatibility(scope) Limited Extensive (4+ generations of Xbox titles) Backward Compatibility Support Good (PS4/PS3 select) Extensive (4 generations) Portability Home Console Only — Portability(yes/no) No (requires TV and power outlet) — Show 3 more attributes Physical Media Support
4K Blu-ray disc drive
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Backward Compatibility Coverage(percentage)
85% (3+ generations of titles)
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AI Upscaling Technology(capability level)
Standard FSR/DLSS support
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Display Capability
Maximum Resolution Output(pixels) 4K (3840×2160) 4K (3840×2160) Gaming Performance PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
Native 4K Performance Target(FPS) 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS Multi-Platform Game Performance Edge(consistency) Closes gap through optimization Consistent 4-8% performance advantage on cross-platform titles Native 4K Maximum Frame Rate(fps) 120 fps (capable) 60 fps (targeted) Maximum Native 4K Resolution(fps) 120 fps 120 fps Native 4K Performance(FPS) 4K/60FPS confirmed (Replaced) — Show 2 more attributes Native Gaming Resolution(pixels)
4K (2160p)
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Typical Game Resolution Target (2026)(frames per second)
4K @ 60 FPS (Replaced)
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Graphics Features
Ray Tracing Support Hardware-accelerated, full support Hardware-accelerated, full support Subscription Cost PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost)(USD) $9.99/month (PlayStation Plus Essential) $10.99/month (Game Pass Core) Hardware Specs PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
SSD Transfer Speed(GB/s) 825 GB/s 560 GB/s RAM Memory(GB) 16GB GDDR6 16GB Handheld Display Size(inches) None (stationary) — Display Refresh Rate (Max)(Hz) 120Hz at 4K — VRAM (Estimated)(GB) 16GB GDDR6 — Market Trend PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
Year-over-Year Sales Growth(%) +2.9% -2.9% Raw Performance Xbox Series X wins 1/1
CPU Performance Advantage(%) Baseline 10% faster GPU Compute Units(CUs) 52 CUs equivalent (12 TFLOPS) — Price Tied 1/2
Launch Price (2026 MSRP)(USD) $499 $499 Standard Price (USD)($) 599.99 649.99 Standard Price (GBP)(£) 519.99 499.99 Launch Price (2026)(USD) $499 — Launch Price (MSRP)(USD) $499 — Show 1 more attribute Launch Price (2026 USD)(USD)
$499 (standard)
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Developer Maturity PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
Years of Optimization(years) 6 years of custom optimization Current generation (4 years optimized) Storage & Loading
SSD Speed Advantage(relative) Custom SSD (faster) Standard SSD Gaming Experience PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
Exclusive Game Optimization Maturity(years) 6 years of proven optimization techniques Current generation optimization Market PlayStation 5 wins 2/2
Global Market Share(%) 72.5% 27.5% Market Share(percent) 72.5% 38% Games PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
Exclusive Franchises (as of 2026)(count) 20+ 10+ Sales & Adoption
Global Units Sold (as of 2026)(millions) 90.20 — Software Ecosystem
Software Sales Volume(billions of units) Not disclosed — Digital Distribution
Digital Purchase Rate(%) Estimated 70+ — Content Library
Exclusive Game Franchises God of War, Spider-Man, Gran Turismo, Returnal — Exclusive AAA Game Titles(count) ~50 major exclusives — Display Features
HDR Support Yes — Audio Features
3D Audio Technology Precision 3D Audio (evolved) — Controller Technology
Haptic Feedback Advanced adaptive triggers — Design
Physical Size Reduction vs PS5(percent smaller) Baseline (100%) — Cost PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
Base Console Price (2026)(USD) $499.99 $599.99 Digital Edition Price(USD) $599.99 — Base System Price(USD) $500 — Real-World Performance
Space Marine 2 Performance(comparative) Slightly lower frame consistency Outperforms PS5 Pro Innovation
Controller Haptic Feedback(feature) Yes - DualSense haptic triggers No - standard vibration only Storage Performance PlayStation 5 wins 1/1
Storage Read Speed(MB/s) 5,500 MB/s 2,560 MB/s Memory
RAM (Total)(GB) 16 GB GDDR6 16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5) System Memory(GB) 10GB GDDR6 — Memory Bandwidth Performance(% improvement) 10x faster SSD (vs PS4) — Memory Bandwidth(GB/s) 448 GB/s — Cost & Value
Price(USD) $499 — Processor
CPU Type AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz) — Age & Tech Timeline
Release Year(year) 2020 — Connectivity
WiFi Standard WiFi 7 — Timeline
Console Launch Year(year) 2020 — Launch Year(year) 2020 — GPU Architecture
Shading Units(count) 3328 shading units — Memory Bandwidth
Memory Interface(bit) 320-bit interface — Software Library
Game Pass Titles(count) 3500+ titles — Performance Enhancement
GPU Rendering Improvement(percent faster) Baseline (100%) — Exclusives
Major Exclusive Titles (2024-2026)(titles) 3 major exclusives — Reliability
Thermal Stability Rating(issues reported) No thermal issues reported — display
Display Size(inches) External (up to 65"+ via HDMI) — Resolution(ppi) 4K (3840 x 2160) — Portability
Battery Life(hours) N/A (plugged in) — design
Weight(g) 9.4 lbs — performance
RAM(GB) 16GB GDDR6 — Gaming
4K Gaming Performance(FPS) 60 FPS (native optimized) — Convenience
Setup Time(minutes) 10 minutes — 
