Rumours are swirling about Sony’s next move with the PlayStation 5, suggesting a potential Pro version on the horizon. As usual, whenever there is such a big release around the corner, speculations about the PlayStation 5 pro specs have been on overdrive.
The speculation sparked from a leak on April 16, 2024, by YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead, who detailed the alleged specs of the PS5 Pro in a video. However, Sony Interactive Entertainment swiftly removed the video after filing a copyright claim, stirring further curiosity among fans.
Since then, various sources, including purported Sony insiders and developers, have added fuel to the fire by sharing more details about the rumored console.
Reports, including one from The Verge citing sources familiar with Sony’s plans, shed light on the potential PlayStation 5 Pro, codenamed Trinity.
It won’t offer a massive leap in power, but it will have a better GPU and some new machine learning technologies, and it should make things like ray tracing and stable frame rates much more possible with games made for the PS5. On Monday morning, The Verge released a report affirming the leaked specs and confirming that PS5 Pro dev kits are now in the hands of more developers.
If the rumors hold true, the PS5 Pro promises significant performance enhancements over its predecessor. With a beefed-up GPU and slightly faster CPU, gamers can anticipate smoother gameplay with higher resolutions and frame rates.
Developers have reportedly been instructed by Sony to ready their games for the transition to the PS5 Pro, ensuring compatibility and optimization for improved performance.
Allegedly boasting a 45 percent increase in speed compared to the standard PS5, the PS5 Pro is expected to deliver a noticeable boost in graphics fidelity and overall gaming experience. Technical specifications reportedly include a new mode pushing the CPU frequency to a targeted 3.85GHz, faster system memory, and more usable memory for developers.
Leaked documents, as reported by Insider Gaming, outline impressive specs for the PS5 Pro, including two to three times faster ray tracing, 33.5 teraflops of power, PSSR upscaling technology, and future-proofing for 8K resolution with a custom machine learning architecture and AI accelerator for enhanced performance.
As for its potential release, Insider Gaming suggests a launch during the 2024 holiday season, aligning with Sony’s past strategy of releasing enhanced versions of their consoles during this period. Just as they followed up the PS4 with a slim model and then a Pro version, the PS5 Pro seems to continue this trend.
