PlayStation 5 Pro vs Sony PS5 Slim
Verdict: PlayStation 5 Pro outperforms Sony PS5 Slim on GPU specs with 67% more Compute Units, 28% faster memory, and twice the ray tracing speed while adding PSSR AI upscaling. Sony PS5 Slim offers better value at $499 versus $699 and is slimmer with 16GB GDDR6 RAM and Zen 2 CPU. The Pro is the stronger choice for demanding 4K gaming while the Slim suits budget buyers seeking compactness.
PlayStation 5 Pro lists at $699 while Sony PS5 Slim lists at $499 — Sony PS5 Slim undercuts PlayStation 5 Pro by $200 (40%).
Winner: PlayStation 5 Pro
PlayStation 5 Pro: 8.5/10
Sony PS5 Slim: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| PlayStation 5 Pro | Sony PS5 Slim | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 2TB SSD | 1TB SSD |
| GPU | RDNA 2 with RDNA 3 features and RDNA 4 ray tracing cores | RDNA 2 |
| RAM | — | 16GB GDDR6 |
| Ray Tracing | 2x faster than standard PS5 | Standard |
PlayStation 5 Pro
What works
- 67% more Compute Units than standard PS5
- 28% faster memory than standard PS5
- PSSR AI-driven upscaling
What doesn't
- Higher price at $699 MSRP
- Larger size than Slim model
Sony PS5 Slim
What works
- Lower price at $499 MSRP
- Slimmer and lighter design
- Zen 2 CPU with RDNA 2 GPU
What doesn't
- 1TB storage vs 2TB on Pro
- No PSSR upscaling or enhanced ray tracing
Bottom line
Our pick: PlayStation 5 Pro.
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