Compare Sony PlayStation 3 Slim vs Sony PlayStation 5
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 3 Slim and the Sony PlayStation 5, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Home Consoles models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $299 (at launch) and $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim |
Sony PlayStation 5 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | September 2009 | November 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 3.2 GHz Cell Broadband Engine | x86-64-AMD Ryzen “Zen 2”, 8 Cores / 16 Threads, variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | 550 MHz NVIDIA RSX 'Reality Synthesizer | AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine, Ray Tracing Acceleration, variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz |
| GPU Power | ~230 GFLOPS | 10.3 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 256 MB XDR Main RAM / 256 MB GDDR3 VRAM | 16GB GDDR6 (448GB/s bandwidth) |
| Storage | 120 GB, 160 GB, 250 GB, or 320 GB HDD | 825GB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) or 1 TB |
| Expandable | User-replaceable 2.5" SATA Internal HDD | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (User-upgradeable); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | 2x Blu-ray / 8x DVD / 24x CD | Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc (Fixed/Integrated) |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p | Support for 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| Ray Tracing | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | LPCM 7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD | "Tempest" 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | Bluetooth or USB headsets (No 3.5mm jack on controller) | 3.5mm Jack (on controller), USB, or Bluetooth (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.3a | 1x HDMI 2.1 Port |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 | 1x USB Type-C (Front), 1x USB Type-A Hi-Speed (Front), 2x USB Type-A SuperSpeed 10Gbps (Back) |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Gigabit | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | PlayStation Network (Free) | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Available with PlayStation Plus | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | PlayStation Plus (Launched in 2010) | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Yes (with PSP and PS Vita) | Yes |
| Controller | ||
| Included | DualShock 3 Wireless Controller | 1x DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | Six-axis motion sensing, vibration, internal rechargeable battery | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad, Motion sensors |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | PS1 Discs (Yes); PS2 Discs (No—removed in this model) | Supports 99% of PlayStation 4 games |
| VR Support | No (though some games supported 3D TV output) | PlayStation VR and PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 11.42" x 2.56" x 11.42" (290 x 65 x 290 mm) | Approx. 390 × 104 × 260 mm (Width × Height × Depth) |
| Weight | 7.05 lbs (3.2 kg) | Approx. 4.5 kg (Launch model); 3.9 kg (Final hardware revision) |
| Color | Charcoal Black (Classic Matte) | White and Black |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | ~75W–100W (Game play); significantly lower than the OG model | 350W (Maximum rated power) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, DualShock 3, Mini-USB Cable, AV Multi-out Cable, Power Cord | Console, DualSense Controller, 825GB SSD, Circular Base/Stand (Works for both Vertical and Horizontal), HDMI Cable, AC Power Cord, USB Cable, Astro's Playroom (Pre-installed) |
| Price | $299 (at launch) | $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99 |
| Full Details | PlayStation 3 Slim - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 - Full Specifications |