Compare Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim vs Sony PlayStation 4
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim and the Sony PlayStation 4, 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 $269 (250GB) / $299 (500GB) at launch. and $399 USD / £349 GBP.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim |
Sony PlayStation 4 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | September 2012 | November 2013 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 3.2 GHz Cell Broadband Engine (45nm process) | 8-core semi-custom AMD Jaguar @ 1.6 GHz |
| GPU | 550 MHz NVIDIA RSX (40nm or 28nm in later revisions) | Custom AMD Radeon (GCN 1.1) @ 800 MHz |
| GPU Power | ~230 GFLOPS | 1.84 Teraflops |
| RAM | 256 MB XDR Main RAM / 256 MB GDDR3 VRAM | 8 GB GDDR5 (176 GB/s bandwidth) |
| Storage | 12 GB (Flash), 250 GB, or 500 GB HDD | 500 GB HDD (Standard) / 1 TB (Later models) — User replaceable |
| Expandable | User-replaceable 2.5" SATA HDD (12GB model requires a mounting bracket) | External USB 3.0 Hard Drive support (Added via software update) |
| Disc Drive | Top-loading manual slide (Blu-ray / DVD / CD) | Standard Blu-ray / DVD drive |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p | 1080p (Full HD), 720p, 480p |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS | Up to 60 FPS |
| HDR | No | HDR10 support (Added to all models via Firmware 4.0 in 2016) |
| VRR | No | No |
| Ray Tracing | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | LPCM 7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, AAC | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1, Optical Out (S/PDIF) |
| Headphones | Bluetooth or USB only (No 3.5mm jack) | 3.5mm jack on controller |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.3a | 1x HDMI 1.4 out |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 3.0 (Front) |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Gigabit | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g | Single-band 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz only) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) | Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR) |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | PlayStation Network (Free) | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Included with PlayStation Plus | Included with PS Plus |
| Subscription | PlayStation Plus | PS Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Yes (PS Vita / PSP) | Supported (PS Vita, PC, Mac, Mobile) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | DualShock 3 Wireless Controller | 1x DualShock 4 (V1) |
| Features | Pressure-sensitive buttons, Six-axis motion, Vibration | Front touchpad, integrated light bar (hidden from player view), built-in speaker, Mono headset jack, Share button |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | PS1 Discs (Yes); PS2 Discs (No) | No native disc support for PS1/PS2/PS3; select digital "PS2 Classics" available |
| VR Support | No | Full support for PlayStation VR (PSVR) |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 11.42" x 2.36" x 9.05" (290 x 60 x 230 mm) | 10.8 x 2.0 x 12.0 inches (275 x 53 x 305 mm) |
| Weight | 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| Color | Charcoal Black, Classic White, Azurite Blue, Garnet Red | Jet Black (standard), Glacier White (later) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | ~190W (Max rated), typically draws ~70W–80W during gameplay. | 250W Max (External power brick NOT required; internal PSU) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, DualShock 3, Composite AV Cable (No HDMI included in early boxes), Mini-USB Cable, Power Cord | Console, DualShock 4, Mono earbud headset, HDMI cable, USB charging cable, Power cable |
| Price | $269 (250GB) / $299 (500GB) at launch. | $399 USD / £349 GBP |
| Full Details | PlayStation 3 Super Slim - Full Specifications | PlayStation 4 - Full Specifications |