Compare Sony PlayStation 4 vs Sony PlayStation 5
In this technical comparison between the Sony PlayStation 4 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 $399 USD / £349 GBP and $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99.
| Specifications |
Sony PlayStation 4 |
Sony PlayStation 5 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | November 2013 | November 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8-core semi-custom AMD Jaguar @ 1.6 GHz | x86-64-AMD Ryzen “Zen 2”, 8 Cores / 16 Threads, variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | Custom AMD Radeon (GCN 1.1) @ 800 MHz | AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine, Ray Tracing Acceleration, variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz |
| GPU Power | 1.84 Teraflops | 10.3 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 8 GB GDDR5 (176 GB/s bandwidth) | 16GB GDDR6 (448GB/s bandwidth) |
| Storage | 500 GB HDD (Standard) / 1 TB (Later models) — User replaceable | 825GB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) or 1 TB |
| Expandable | External USB 3.0 Hard Drive support (Added via software update) | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (User-upgradeable); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | Standard Blu-ray / DVD drive | Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc (Fixed/Integrated) |
| Video Output | ||
| Image Resolution | 1080p (Full HD), 720p, 480p | Support for 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs |
| Max FPS | Up to 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
| HDR | HDR10 support (Added to all models via Firmware 4.0 in 2016) | Yes |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| Ray Tracing | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1, Optical Out (S/PDIF) | "Tempest" 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | 3.5mm jack on controller | 3.5mm Jack (on controller), USB, or Bluetooth (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 out | 1x HDMI 2.1 Port |
| USB | 2x USB 3.0 (Front) | 1x USB Type-C (Front), 1x USB Type-A Hi-Speed (Front), 2x USB Type-A SuperSpeed 10Gbps (Back) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Wi-Fi | Single-band 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz only) | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR) | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | PlayStation Plus required | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Included with PS Plus | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | PS Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | Supported (PS Vita, PC, Mac, Mobile) | Yes |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x DualShock 4 (V1) | 1x DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | Front touchpad, integrated light bar (hidden from player view), built-in speaker, Mono headset jack, Share button | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad, Motion sensors |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | No native disc support for PS1/PS2/PS3; select digital "PS2 Classics" available | Supports 99% of PlayStation 4 games |
| VR Support | Full support for PlayStation VR (PSVR) | PlayStation VR and PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Body Dimensions | 10.8 x 2.0 x 12.0 inches (275 x 53 x 305 mm) | Approx. 390 × 104 × 260 mm (Width × Height × Depth) |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) | Approx. 4.5 kg (Launch model); 3.9 kg (Final hardware revision) |
| Color | Jet Black (standard), Glacier White (later) | White and Black |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | 250W Max (External power brick NOT required; internal PSU) | 350W (Maximum rated power) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, DualShock 4, Mono earbud headset, HDMI cable, USB charging cable, Power cable | 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 | $399 USD / £349 GBP | $499.99 USD / €499.99 / £449.99 |
| Full Details | PlayStation 4 - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 - Full Specifications |