In November 2024, Sony launched the PlayStation 5 Pro, a console that brought several updates to attract new buyers and convince those who already have the PS5 to change the video game for the latest version. But after all, is this substitution worth it? Keep reading and check it out!
See the differences between games and find out if it is worth the exchange of PS5 for PS5 Pro
To know if it is worth changing the PS5 for PS5 Pro, it is necessary to check the differences between the two consoles. See below!
Hardware
One of the differences is in the hardware of the console, as it has been updated with improved Ray Tracing, a technology that simulates lights and reflexes in a more realistic way.
In addition, it has a faster CPU and a more robust GPU, RDNA 3 and RDNA 4, which enables better performance in demanding games, ie games that ran at 30 FPS on PS5 can run up to 120 FPS on PS5 Pro.
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Image and Resolution Quality
The PS5 Pro can also perform a more consistent 4K performance with high frame rates. Not to mention that it supports 8K image reproduction as long as devices and media are compatible.
Main processor
The PS5 Pro is equipped with the powerful eight -nuclei and 16 threads for greater fluidity during games as it operates at 3.5 GHz and has the capacity to reach up to 3.85GHz, unlike PS5, which can reach only 3.55GHz.
PSSR
A technology that came to give the great differential of PS5 Pro is PSSR, which is responsible for improving the image of the game through artificial intelligence. In addition, it increases the rate of frames and improves the sharpness of the images.
It is noteworthy that not all games that have a mode dedicated to PSSR, but those who have providing an incredible experience to the user. Technology also helps to give more frames per second to games with a refined look.
Price
From the updates made on the PS5 Pro, it is possible to say that the console is more attractive than the base version. However, a determining factor to say whether or not worth the exchange is the price.
In Brazil, the difference in value between the two is very large. To have a comparative idea, In Amazon, the PS5 is costing R $ 3,327.00. Already the PS5 Pro is for sale, also in Amazon, for R $ 6,490.47. A significant increase of more than 3 thousand reais compared to the base model.
Therefore, it is necessary to carefully evaluate whether the improvements of the PS5 Pro justify the investment, considering that the PS5 still offers a quality experience.