PlayStation 5 Pro Review
60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD
Specdex verdict The PlayStation 5 Pro earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
Mid-gen Pro console with PSSR AI upscaling — 60 CU custom RDNA GPU at 18.05 TFLOPS (≈1.75× standard PS5), 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5 system memory, 2 TB SSD, launched November 7, 2024 at $699.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
PlayStation 5 Pro versus its closest rivals
- +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
Who's the PlayStation 5 Pro for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $699 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the PlayStation 5 Pro.
- Console
- Controller
- HDMI 2.1 cable
- Power cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Verified against Sony · 2026-05-11| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| GPU | 60 CUs custom RDNA, 18.05 TFLOPS peak |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5 (system) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 2 TB internal SSD |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 388 × 216 × 89 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ray tracing | ≈2× PS5 standard performance |
| Output | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K supported |
| Launch date | November 7, 2024 |
| MSRP | $699 USD |
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