PlayStation 5 Slim
2023
Xbox Series X
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
PlayStation 5 Slim takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Slim lands at 88 and Xbox Series X at 86. That puts PlayStation 5 Slim ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick PlayStation 5 Slim if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Pick Xbox Series X if…
- ✓12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- ✓Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- ✓4K up to 120 Hz output
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
TieCompared on the performance sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
Xbox Series XCompared on the features sub-score
Xbox Series X leads on features (88 vs 86).
Games
PlayStation 5 SlimCompared on the games sub-score
PlayStation 5 Slim leads on games (86 vs 84).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation 5 Slim | Xbox Series X |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| CPU | — | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT) |
| GPU | — | Custom RDNA 2, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, 12.155 TFLOPS |
| RAM | — | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | — | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD |
| Dimensions | — | 301 × 151 × 151 mm |
| Weight | — | 4.45 kg |
| Output | — | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable |
PlayStation 5 Slim
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
Xbox Series X
- +12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- +Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- +4K up to 120 Hz output
- −Few Xbox-exclusive system sellers
- −Dashboard UX ageing
- −Storage expansion cards pricey
FAQ: PlayStation 5 Slim vs Xbox Series X
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Slim or Xbox Series X? +
PlayStation 5 Slim scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PlayStation 5 Slim worth the price? +
At $499, PlayStation 5 Slim delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Is Xbox Series X worth the price? +
At $499, Xbox Series X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Does PlayStation 5 Slim or Xbox Series X last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for features, PlayStation 5 Slim or Xbox Series X? +
Xbox Series X — leads on features (88 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for games, PlayStation 5 Slim or Xbox Series X? +
PlayStation 5 Slim — leads on games (86 vs 84). Compared on the games sub-score.