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PlayStation 5 Pro — 60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD
Sony

PlayStation 5 Pro

60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD

90
/ 100
From $699
VS
PlayStation 5 Pro wins by 8
Xbox Series S — Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target
Microsoft

Xbox Series S

Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target

82
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Pro lands at 90 and Xbox Series S at 82. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…

  • ✓18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
  • ✓PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
  • ✓2 TB internal SSD baseline

Pick Xbox Series S if…

  • ✓Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
  • ✓Compact white form factor
  • ✓120 FPS target at lower resolutions
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Games

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the games sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on games (94 vs 84).

Features

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on features (90 vs 86).

Performance

PlayStation 5 Pro

Compared on the performance sub-score

PlayStation 5 Pro leads on performance (92 vs 80).

Value for money

Xbox Series S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xbox Series S more score per dollar ($299 vs $699).

PlayStation 5 Pro 90
vs
82 Xbox Series S

Score breakdown

PlayStation 5 Pro
90
performance 92
games 94
features 90
value 82
Xbox Series S
82
performance 80
games 84
features 86
value 92

Specs side-by-side

PlayStation 5 Pro versus Xbox Series S — full spec comparison
Spec PlayStation 5 Pro Xbox Series S
GPU
▲ 60 CUs custom RDNA, 18.05 TFLOPS peak
Custom RDNA 2, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz, 4.006 TFLOPS
RAM
▲ 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5 (system)
10 GB GDDR6 (8 GB @ 224 GB/s + 2 GB @ 56 GB/s)
Storage
2 TB internal SSD
▲ 512 GB internal SSD
Ray tracing
≈2× PS5 standard performance
—
Output
4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K supported
1440p target up to 120 FPS
Dimensions
388 × 216 × 89 mm
275 × 151 × 65 mm
Weight
3.1 kg
▲ 1.93 kg
Launch date
November 7, 2024
—
MSRP
$699 USD
—
CPU
—
Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz with SMT)

PlayStation 5 Pro

Pros
  • +18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
  • +PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
  • +2 TB internal SSD baseline
Cons
  • −No disc drive in the box (sold separately)
  • −$699 puts it close to mid-range PCs
  • −8 K output mostly aspirational

Xbox Series S

Pros
  • +Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
  • +Compact white form factor
  • +120 FPS target at lower resolutions
Cons
  • −512 GB SSD fills fast
  • −10 GB total RAM splits between 8 GB fast + 2 GB slow
  • −No disc drive

FAQ: PlayStation 5 Pro vs Xbox Series S

Which is better, PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series S? +

PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +

At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in games.

Is Xbox Series S worth the price? +

At $299, Xbox Series S delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.

Does PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series S 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 games, PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series S? +

PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on games (94 vs 84). Compared on the games sub-score.

Which is better for features, PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series S? +

PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on features (90 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.