Compare Sony PlayStation 4 Pro vs Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro and the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro, 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 399 USD and 700 USD / 8000 MAD.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro |
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November, 2016 | November, 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores @ 2.1 GHz | x86-64 AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2” (8 cores / 16 threads) @ 3.5GHz (boost to 3.85GHz) |
| GPU | 4.20 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon™ based graphics engine | 16.7 TFLOPS (60 Compute Units, RDNA 3 architecture) |
| GPU Power | 36 Compute Units @ 911 MHz | ~45% faster rendering than base PS5 |
| RAM | 8GB GDDR5 (218 GB/s) + 1GB DDR3 (for background tasks) | 16GB GDDR6 (576 GB/s) + 2GB DDR5 (Extra for OS tasks) |
| Storage | 1TB HDD (Internal) | 2TB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) |
| Expandable | Support for Internal SSD/HDD (SATA 3.0) & External USB 3.0 HDD | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (PCIe Gen4); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | BD × 6 CAV / DVD × 8 CAV (Does not play 4K UHD Blu-rays) | Disc-free by default (Ultra HD Blu-ray drive sold separately) |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 1080p, 1440p, 2160p (Native 4K or Checkerboard 4K) | 4K Native / 8K support (via PSSR Upscaling) |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS (depending on the game) | 120 FPS at 4K |
| HDR | Supported (HDR10) | Supported (HDR10, HLG) |
| VRR | No | Supported (HDMI 2.1) |
| Ray Tracing | No | Advanced Ray Tracing (2x–3x faster than base PS5) |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1 | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | 3.5mm Jack on Controller; USB & Optical support | 3.5mm Jack (Controller), USB, & Bluetooth (via dongle) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1 × HDMI 2.0b | 1 × HDMI 2.1 (supports 4K/120Hz, 8K, VRR) |
| USB | 3 × Super-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen.1) | 2 × USB-C (Front), 2 × USB-A (Rear) |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 4.0 (LE) | Bluetooth® 5.1 |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | PlayStation Plus required | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Included with PlayStation Plus | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Supported (up to 1080p on PC/Mac/Mobile) | Supported (up to 1080p/4K on compatible devices) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1 × DualShock 4 Wireless Controller (V2) | 1 × DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | Touchpad, Light Bar, Motion Sensors, Built-in Speaker | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Plays all standard PS4 games (with "Pro Enhanced" modes) | Plays 8,500+ PS4 games (with PS5 Pro Game Boost) |
| VR Support | Supports PlayStation VR (PSVR) | Fully supports PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | Approx. 295 × 55 × 327 mm | Approx. 388 × 89 × 216 mm (Taller than Slim, thinner than OG) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) | Approx. 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) |
| Color | Jet Black (Glacier White released later) | White/Black (with 3 distinct side-panel stripes) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | Max 310W (Actual use ~150W–165W during gaming) | Rated for 390W (Actual use varies by game) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono Headset, Power cord | Console, DualSense, 2TB SSD, 2 Horizontal feet, HDMI cable, Power cord |
| Price | 399 USD | 700 USD / 8000 MAD |
| Full Details | PlayStation 4 Pro - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 Pro - Full Specifications |