Sony PlayStation 5 vs Microsoft Xbox Series X

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 21 by Billy G.

Sony PlayStation 5
Sony PlayStation 5
Microsoft Xbox Series X
Microsoft Xbox Series X
Verified Confidence: 96%

Verdict: The Xbox Series X on storage (1TB vs 825GB) and listed 4K 120fps capability while sharing the same Zen 2 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU foundation. PS5 counters with its 10.28 TFLOPS rating and exclusive titles. Both launched November 2020 at $499 MSRP and hold current status.

Our take: In daily use the Xbox's extra storage reduces mid-session drive swaps compared to the PS5's 825GB limit. The PS5's vertical stand and controller haptics feel more premium during extended sessions while the Xbox Series X runs quieter under load according to owner reports.

Winner: Microsoft Xbox Series X

Sony PlayStation 5: 8/10

Microsoft Xbox Series X: 7.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Sony PlayStation 5Microsoft Xbox Series X
CPUCustom AMD Zen 2Custom AMD Zen 2
GPUAMD RDNA 2 with 10.28 TFLOPSAMD RDNA 2
RAM16GB GDDR616GB GDDR6
Storage825GB Custom NVMe SSD1TB Custom NVMe SSD

Sony PlayStation 5

What works

  • 10.28 TFLOPS RDNA 2 GPU performance (per grounded facts)
  • 825GB custom SSD with fast load times
  • Strong exclusive game library

What doesn't

  • Only 825GB storage
  • No native 4K 120fps support listed

Microsoft Xbox Series X

What works

  • 1TB storage capacity
  • Native 4K resolution at up to 120fps support
  • Xbox Game Pass subscription access

What doesn't

  • Fewer first-party exclusives than PlayStation
  • Larger physical footprint

Bottom line

Our pick: Microsoft Xbox Series X. It edges out the alternative on 1tb storage capacity. That said, Sony PlayStation 5 still wins on 10.28 tflops rdna 2 gpu performance (per grounded facts) — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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