Microsoft
Xbox Series X
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
86
/ 100
From $499
VS
PlayStation 5 Pro wins by 4
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD
90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series X lands at 86 and PlayStation 5 Pro at 90. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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
Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- ✓PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- ✓2 TB internal SSD baseline
Xbox Series X 86
vs 90 PlayStation 5 Pro
Score breakdown
Xbox Series X
86 performance 88
games 84
features 88
value 86
PlayStation 5 Pro
90 performance 92
games 94
features 90
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xbox Series X | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ▲ 60 CUs custom RDNA, 18.05 TFLOPS peak |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5 (system) |
| Storage | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD | ▲ 2 TB internal SSD |
| Dimensions | 301 × 151 × 151 mm | 388 × 216 × 89 mm |
| Weight | 4.45 kg | ▲ 3.1 kg |
| Output | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K supported |
| Ray tracing | — | ≈2× PS5 standard performance |
| Launch date | — | November 7, 2024 |
| MSRP | — | $699 USD |
Xbox Series X
Pros
- +12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- +Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- +4K up to 120 Hz output
Cons
- −Few Xbox-exclusive system sellers
- −Dashboard UX ageing
- −Storage expansion cards pricey
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
FAQ: Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Which is better, Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xbox Series X worth the price? +
At $499, Xbox Series X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in games.
Does Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 Pro 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.