PlayStation 5 Pro
60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD
Xbox Series X
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Pro lands at 90 and Xbox Series X at 86. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 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
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the performance sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on performance (92 vs 88).
Games
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the games sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on games (94 vs 84).
Features
PlayStation 5 ProCompared on the features sub-score
PlayStation 5 Pro leads on features (90 vs 88).
Value for money
Xbox Series XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xbox Series X more score per dollar ($499 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation 5 Pro | Xbox Series X |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | ▲ 60 CUs custom RDNA, 18.05 TFLOPS peak | Custom RDNA 2, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, 12.155 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5 (system) | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | ▲ 2 TB internal SSD | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD |
| Ray tracing | ≈2× PS5 standard performance | — |
| Output | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K supported | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable |
| Dimensions | 388 × 216 × 89 mm | 301 × 151 × 151 mm |
| Weight | ▲ 3.1 kg | 4.45 kg |
| Launch date | November 7, 2024 | — |
| MSRP | $699 USD | — |
| CPU | — | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT) |
PlayStation 5 Pro
- +18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- +PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- +2 TB internal SSD baseline
- −No disc drive in the box (sold separately)
- −$699 puts it close to mid-range PCs
- −8 K output mostly aspirational
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 Pro vs Xbox Series X
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series X? +
PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 X worth the price? +
At $499, Xbox Series X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Does PlayStation 5 Pro 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 performance, PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series X? +
PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on performance (92 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for games, PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series X? +
PlayStation 5 Pro — leads on games (94 vs 84). Compared on the games sub-score.