The gaming community is eagerly anticipating the release of the PlayStation 5 Pro, which is rumored to be revealed in September 2024. According to information leaked on Resetera, a trusted source in the gaming industry, the PS5 Pro is expected to offer a significant upgrade to the current gaming experience and become a significant player in the next-gen console arena.
The PS5 Pro, codenamed ‘Viola’ and ‘Trinity’, is said to retain the Zen2 architecture from the current PS5 to ensure compatibility with existing games. However, it reportedly enhances its performance with a dynamic frequency reaching up to 4.4GHz. This suggests an improvement in game responsiveness and smoothness, meeting the increasing demands of modern gaming.
As for graphics, the PS5 Pro is rumored to feature an integration of RDNA3 architecture with ray tracing enhancements from RDNA4, indicating a significant leap in visual fidelity. The console’s commitment to advanced graphical capabilities, particularly in ray tracing, suggests a future where games could match cinematic visuals. With dedicated RT hardware and thread reordering, technologies like these are expected to set new standards for in-game graphics.
PS5 Pro Leaked Specs
- CPU: Zen2 architecture, dynamic frequency up to 4.4GHz, 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 cache per core, 8 MB L3 shared cache.
- GPU: GFX1115, RDNA3 architecture, incorporating ray tracing enhancements from RDNA4, 3584 shaders, 224 TMUs, and 96 ROPs.
- Enabled WGP: 28WGPs (56 CUs) from a potential 30WGPs, for optimized performance.
- Memory: 16GB of 18 gbps GDDR6, 256-bit memory bus, 576 GB/s memory bandwidth.
- GPU Frequency: Target of 2.0 GHz, leading to a peak of 28.67 TFLOPs (considering the dual-issue factor).
- Performance: 50-60% improvement in rasterization over existing models, more than double the raw RT performance.
- Upscaling: XDNA2 NPU for Sony’s unique temporal machine learning upscaling, targeting stable 4K output at above 30 FPS.
These specifications suggest the PS5 Pro is not just an update but a significant advancement in console gaming technology. With a focus on high-speed performance, superior graphics, and AI-driven upscaling, the console is poised to redefine the gaming experience.
