Compare Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim vs Sony PlayStation 5
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 3 Super 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 $269 (250GB) / $299 (500GB) at launch. and $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim |
Sony PlayStation 5 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | September 2012 | November 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 3.2 GHz Cell Broadband Engine (45nm process) | x86-64-AMD Ryzen “Zen 2”, 8 Cores / 16 Threads, variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | 550 MHz NVIDIA RSX (40nm or 28nm in later revisions) | 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 | 12 GB (Flash), 250 GB, or 500 GB HDD | 825GB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) or 1 TB |
| Expandable | User-replaceable 2.5" SATA HDD (12GB model requires a mounting bracket) | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (User-upgradeable); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | Top-loading manual slide (Blu-ray / DVD / 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 TrueHD, DTS-HD, AAC | "Tempest" 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | Bluetooth or USB only (No 3.5mm jack) | 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 | Included with PlayStation Plus | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | PlayStation Plus | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Yes (PS Vita / PSP) | Yes |
| Controller | ||
| Included | DualShock 3 Wireless Controller | 1x DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | Pressure-sensitive buttons, Six-axis motion, Vibration | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad, Motion sensors |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | PS1 Discs (Yes); PS2 Discs (No) | Supports 99% of PlayStation 4 games |
| VR Support | No | PlayStation VR and PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 11.42" x 2.36" x 9.05" (290 x 60 x 230 mm) | Approx. 390 × 104 × 260 mm (Width × Height × Depth) |
| Weight | 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) | Approx. 4.5 kg (Launch model); 3.9 kg (Final hardware revision) |
| Color | Charcoal Black, Classic White, Azurite Blue, Garnet Red | White and Black |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | ~190W (Max rated), typically draws ~70W–80W during gameplay. | 350W (Maximum rated power) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, DualShock 3, Composite AV Cable (No HDMI included in early boxes), Mini-USB 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 | $269 (250GB) / $299 (500GB) at launch. | $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99 |
| Full Details | PlayStation 3 Super Slim - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 - Full Specifications |