Sony PlayStation 5: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Heaviest in class
For home console shoppers, the PS5 from Sony is one of the options worth knowing. Worth knowing: of the home consoles we compare, the PS5 Is the heaviest console. Natural rivals for the PS5: Xbox Series X, PS5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series S.
- GPU compute (FP32)10.28 TFLOPS
- System memory16 GB
- Built-in storage825 GB
- Max frame rate120 fps
- Disc driveUltra HD Blu-ray
- Launch price$500
Key Specifications
Performance
| CPU | AMD Zen 2, 8 cores / 16 threads |
|---|---|
| CPU max clock | 3.50 GHz |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based, up to 2.23 GHz |
| GPU compute units | 36 |
| GPU compute (FP32)Manufacturer figure | 10.28 TFLOPS |
| Max output resolution | 8K output; 4K at 120 Hz |
| Max frame rate | 120 fps |
| Hardware ray tracing | Yes |
Memory & Storage
| System memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
| Built-in storage | 825 GB |
| Storage type | Custom NVMe SSD |
| Storage expansion | M.2 NVMe SSD slot; USB extended storage |
Features & Media
| Disc drive | Ultra HD Blu-ray |
|---|---|
| Handheld play | No |
| Built-in screen | None |
| Backward compatibility | Most PS4 games |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
Design & Size
| Width | 15.35 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 4.09 in |
| Depth | 10.24 in |
| Weight | 9.92 lb |
Price
| Launch price | $500 |
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How It Stacks Up in the Home Console Class
Against the class average, the PS5 is 8.5% higher on gpu compute (fp32). The PS5 lands 16% under the class average on built-in storage. Its gpu compute units figure is roughly what you’d expect in this class.
Compare PS5 With Its Rivals
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the PS5 released?
The PS5 has an official release date of November 12, 2020.
What was the launch price of the PS5?
Its launch price was $500, according to our data as of November 2020.
What does the PS5 compete with?
The main alternatives to the PS5 are Xbox Series X, PS5 Digital Edition, Xbox Series S and PS5 Slim.
What is the weight of the PS5?
The PS5 weighs 9.92 lb.