As consecutive reports on a leak and this month’s latest Steam hardware survey results emerge, it becomes increasingly likely that the impending console will significantly outperform most gaming PCs. The performance disparity is striking: the top five graphics cards on Steam pale in comparison to Sony’s latest offering, boasting a mere fraction of its 16.7 TFLOPs processing power, with only two of the top ten outpacing their PC-based counterparts.
As the PlayStation 5 Professional’s highly anticipated launch draws near, it won’t be long before we can put its touted speed to the test. Notwithstanding, a purportedly forthcoming PS5 Pro specification leak has surfaced, yielding some fascinating data to consider.
A leak originating from @brunno_fast, a Twitter user with an account now deactivated, allegedly obtained the new console ahead of its scheduled November 7 launch date. The tech company shared an image highlighting key specifications, including details on processor, memory, graphics processing unit, power usage, and more.
While many specifications align with typical expectations, two notable features stand out from the rest: The console’s specifications list 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, accompanied by an additional 2GB of DDR5 memory. That’s a misleading stability, as GDDR memory is typically dedicated solely for gaming GPU usage? Notwithstanding the PS5 and PS5 Pro utilize their GDDR memory for both CPU and GPU workloads respectively. According to reports, the PS5’s 16GB of GDDR6 RAM is allocated with 2GB dedicated for the operating system, leaving a full 14GB available for gaming applications.
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Zen 2, |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 16.7TFLOPs |
| Reminiscence | GDDR6 16GB, DDR5 2GB |
| Storage | 2TB SSD |
| Ports | Two USB-A ports and two USB-C ports enable flexible connectivity options; the M.2 expansion slot offers further upgrade possibilities, while a single HDMI output provides a reliable display connection for streamlined multimedia experiences. |
| Networking | Ethernet, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Energy consumption | 390W |
| Dimensions | 388x 89 x 216mm |
| Weight | 3.1kg |
Notably absent from the specification is an itemization of the GPU’s capabilities, which reportedly boasts 16.7 TFLOPs of processing power. While representing a substantial improvement over the standard PS5’s 10 TFLOPs, this new GPU still lags behind the previously reported figure of 33.5 TFLOPs by exactly half. While early leaks may have utilized the dual-issue metric commonly applied to gauge AMD GPU performance, this approach is not a definitive or accurate representation of overall efficiency.
Notably, the 16.7 TFLOPs processing power matches the 45% performance boost previously hinted at through select leaks. In reality, it surpasses even top-tier gaming PCs, as measured by this theoretical efficiency metric.
According to Steam’s latest hardware survey, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 remains the most widely used graphics card among Steam users, with a significant 7.46% of participants relying on this powerful hardware component. Is that card a game-changer in terms of its efficacy? The graphics processing unit is reported to possess a mere 12.74 teraflops of computational power.
The lineup continues with the RTX 4060 laptop GPU, desktop RTX 4060, GXT 1650, and RTX 2060, all of which match the PS5 Pro’s TFLOPs figure; however, the RTX 4060 takes it a notch higher with a staggering 15TFLOPs. The four graphics processing unit (GPU) configurations that collectively account for 27.4% of all GPUs utilized on Steam typically trail the performance of the PlayStation 5 Professional, in light of recent leaks and corresponding data measurements.
As we reach the sixth position on Steam’s hardware GPU charts, we encounter the RTX 4060 Ti, which accounts for a modest 4.29% of consumers, surpassing even the PS5 Pro’s impressive 22.1 TFLOPs. The subsequent GPU is the RTX 3060 Ti, which lags just behind the PS5 Pro’s performance before giving way to the RTX 3070, a powerhouse that handily surpasses it with an impressive 20.3 TFLOPs. Notwithstanding, the top two gaming PCs might just surpass the PS5 Pro. Among the 47.6% of Steam users whose hardware is reflected in these top-10 playing cards, a mere 17.9% possess GPUs more advanced than those found in the PS5 Pro.
Indeed, two underlying problems are demonstrated. While many gamers aren’t in the market for a high-end graphics card like the RTX 4090, opting instead for more affordable options or older models that can handle gameplay at moderate settings. The joy of simple pleasures isn’t about having the latest or greatest; it’s about embracing what brings us happiness without unnecessary worry or stress. While the RTX 4060 might struggle against the PS5 Professional’s technical prowess, it remains a formidable force in 1080p gaming, making it an attractive option despite the AMD RX 7600 being a more cost-effective choice within this price range.
When investing in a graphics card, we recommend seeking out the optimal model that aligns with your budget and prioritizing spending as much as possible in your gaming GPU to achieve the best gaming performance, but only ever in pursuit of being able to play the games you enjoy at the desired settings.
