Custom Gaming PC wins — The Custom Gaming PC wins on raw performance and upgradability with RTX 5080 pushing 4K/120fps in many titles per Tom's …
Scores: Custom Gaming PC 8.5/10 · Sony PlayStation 5 7/10
The Custom Gaming PC wins on raw performance and upgradability with RTX 5080 pushing 4K/120fps in many titles per Tom's Hardware while the PS5 stays locked near 4K/60fps. PS5 leads in simplicity and lower cost per Consumer Reports console comparisons. Choose the PC if you value customization and PC library access over the PS5's ease of use.
| Custom Gaming PC | Sony PlayStation 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | AMD Zen 2 8-core |
| GPU | RTX 5080 | AMD RDNA 2 |
| Memory | 32GB DDR5 | 16GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | 2TB SSD | 825GB SSD |
Our pick: Custom Gaming PC. It edges out the alternative on higher frame rates at 4k with ray tracing. That said, Sony PlayStation 5 still wins on simple plug-and-play experience — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.