PS5 Pro delivers 45% higher GPU performance (16.7 TFLOPS vs 12 TFLOPS) and includes AI upscaling technology, while Xbox Series X offers a more affordable entry point at $499 and broader backward compatibility with older Xbox generations.
PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Sony's high-end console with 16.7 TFLOPS GPU and AI upscaling for premium 4K gaming.
Premium home gaming console with 12 TFLOPS performance and 4K support.
GPU Performance. Price. Storage Capacity. Ray Tracing Performance. AI Upscaling Technology. Backward Compatibility. Game Pass Integration
Choose PS5 Pro if you prioritize cutting-edge graphics performance, exclusive franchises (God of War, Spider-Man), and want the most powerful console for 4K/120fps gaming. Choose Xbox Series X if you value Game Pass's extensive library, prefer a more affordable entry point, and want better backward compatibility across multiple Xbox generations.
PlayStation 5 Pro: 8 cores | Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5 Pro: 16GB unified | Xbox Series X: 16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5)
PlayStation 5 Pro: 4K (2160p) | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) at 120fps
PlayStation 5 Pro: 60+ FPS at 4K | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS at 4K
PlayStation 5 Pro: WiFi 6 | Xbox Series X: WiFi 7
PlayStation 5 Pro: 2024 (Pro model) | Xbox Series X: 2020
PlayStation 5 Pro: 16GB GDDR6 (Pro) | Xbox Series X: 16GB GDDR6
PlayStation 5 Pro: $749.99 (Pro) / $599.99 (base) | Xbox Series X: $599.99
PlayStation 5 Pro: Not publicly disclosed (estimated 4992 Pro) | Xbox Series X: 3328 shading units
PlayStation 5 Pro: 448-bit interface (PS5 Pro) | Xbox Series X: 320-bit interface
PlayStation 5 Pro: 4K / 60fps (45% faster rendering) | Xbox Series X: 4K / 60fps
PlayStation 5 Pro: No equivalent (PlayStation Plus: 800+ titles) | Xbox Series X: 3500+ titles
PlayStation 5 Pro: 145% vs base PS5 (45% improvement) | Xbox Series X: Baseline (100%)
PlayStation 5 Pro: $799 | Xbox Series X: $499
PlayStation 5 Pro: 18 major titles | Xbox Series X: 8 major titles
PlayStation 5 Pro: 700+ (PlayStation Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass)
PlayStation 5 Pro: 62% | Xbox Series X: 38%
PlayStation 5 Pro: Yes, optimized | Xbox Series X: Yes, standard
PlayStation 5 Pro: 36 CUs (PS5 Pro) | Xbox Series X: 52 CUs equivalent (12 TFLOPS)
PlayStation 5 Pro: 28% faster than base PS5 | Xbox Series X: 10x faster SSD (vs PS4)
PlayStation 5 Pro: 45% faster than base PS5 | Xbox Series X: Baseline stable performance
PlayStation 5 Pro: 4K/60FPS capable (enhanced) | Xbox Series X: 4K/60FPS confirmed (Replaced)
PlayStation 5 Pro: 1 generation (PS4 only) | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox to Series X)
PlayStation 5 Pro: Base PS5 has heating concerns | Xbox Series X: No thermal issues reported
PlayStation 5 Pro: 2020 (base), 2024 (Pro) | Xbox Series X: 2020
PlayStation 5 Pro: $899.99 | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5 Pro: 1440p-4K native | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5 Pro: 60 fps stable | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5 Pro: 100+ games optimized | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5 Pro: No ($79.99 add-on) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5 Pro: AI-powered upscaling included | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5 Pro: +$400 premium | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5 Pro: 3.5 GHz (8-core Zen 2) | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (7-core Zen 2)
PlayStation 5 Pro: 4K @ 120fps with AI upscaling | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps
PlayStation 5 Pro: 400+ titles in PS Plus Extra | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Game Pass)
PlayStation 5 Pro: 500+ PS4 games | Xbox Series X: 500+ Xbox/360 games
PlayStation 5 Pro: 45% faster with AI acceleration | Xbox Series X: Standard ray tracing
PlayStation 5 Pro: 3.5 GHz | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5 Pro: 1 TB | Xbox Series X: 1000
PlayStation 5 Pro: 150+ | Xbox Series X: 400+
PlayStation 5 Pro: 15+ | Xbox Series X: 8+
PlayStation 5 Pro: 60+ | Xbox Series X: 35+
PlayStation 5 Pro: 0.8-1.2s | Xbox Series X: 1.2-1.8s
PlayStation 5 Pro: 16.7 TFLOPS | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5 Pro: 2TB SSD | Xbox Series X: 1,000 GB SSD
PlayStation 5 Pro: $19.99/month (PS Plus Premium alternative) | Xbox Series X: $17.99/month
PlayStation 5 Pro: 4K/120fps (select titles) | Xbox Series X: 4K/60fps typical
PlayStation 5 Pro: 45% faster ray tracing | Xbox Series X: Standard ray tracing
PlayStation 5 Pro: 6 major exclusives | Xbox Series X: 4 major exclusives
PlayStation 5 Pro: ~150 games (PlayStation Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: 400+ games (Game Pass)
PlayStation 5 Pro: 3x faster than PS5 | Xbox Series X: Standard implementation
PlayStation 5 Pro: 25+ exclusive franchises | Xbox Series X: 30+ exclusive franchises
PlayStation 5 Pro: Limited to 1-2 | Xbox Series X: 10+ simultaneous
PlayStation 5 Pro: 3.85 GHz (variable) | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (variable)
PlayStation 5 Pro: 4K/120fps (with PSSR upscaling) | Xbox Series X: 4K/120fps (native)
PlayStation 5 Pro: 99% of PS4 library | Xbox Series X: 95%+ across 4 generations
PlayStation 5 Pro: Haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion control | Xbox Series X: Standard vibration, impulse triggers
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2.4
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPs
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10GB GDDR6
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K at 60fps native
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2020
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: RDNA 2 (Current-gen)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2,400 MB/s
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 27.5%
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Quietest gaming console ever made
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2 (Standard & All-Digital)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: -2.9%
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: ~98% Xbox One compatible
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 15
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: No major announcement
Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (Xbox Series X)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16GB
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) at 120fps
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: PCIe Gen 4 NVME
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ games included
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25 million units
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox original to Series)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 34.43 million
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 27.4%
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 fps
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4000+ with enhancements
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $220 per 1TB
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $11.99/month
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16.7 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3-4 major titles
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard vibration
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (3840×2160)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Hardware-accelerated, full support
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $10.99/month (Game Pass Core)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $599.99
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 560 GB/s
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ titles (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: No - standard vibration only
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16.7% more powerful
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10% faster
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard speed
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Current generation (4 years optimized)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes, 4K/60FPS standard
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: £449.99
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000GB
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes, native 4K/60fps
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Can keep up with PS5 Pro in some instances
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox One, 360, Original, Series)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 300+
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3 major exclusives
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard SSD
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Extensive (4+ generations of Xbox titles)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Consistent 4-8% performance advantage on cross-platform titles
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Current generation optimization
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $649.99
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Not available
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12.15
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 649.99
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 499.99
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 52
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/1440p
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10+
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Extensive (4 generations)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 6,000+ (Xbox One, 360, OG Xbox)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 100+ annually
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 fps (targeted)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000GB usable
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120fps native
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Outperforms PS5 Pro
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Game Pass (400+ games, day-one releases)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2,560 MB/s
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1,000 GB
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25+ exclusives
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Xbox Game Pass)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Requires external TV (typically 43-85 inches)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3840 x 2160 (4K)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 Hz
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: N/A (mains powered)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4.45 kg (with stand)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 450+ Game Pass + digital store
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K Blu-ray disc drive
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 60 FPS (Replaced)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Up to 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16 GB GDDR6
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (standard)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ Game Pass day-one exclusives
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 448 GB/s
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: ~50 major exclusives
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard FSR/DLSS support
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $500
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS (native optimized)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 200+ exclusive
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10 minutes
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4,250g (requires desk/TV mount)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: N/A (not portable)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 150+ exclusives
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: No, stationary only
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25+ million
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 cores (custom x86)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 400+
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 28+ Million
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1 TB NVMe SSD (proprietary expansion)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (with disc drive)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: UHD Blu-ray included
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Hardware ray tracing (AMD)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 800+
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16 GB
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 28 million
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 6 years (released Nov 2020)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ optimized for Series X
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 47 exclusives
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25 million
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 180W typical
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499.99
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1.2 seconds
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: Current Generation (5+ years)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2.8
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 499
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K 120Hz
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 156 games
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 35
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: $220
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3840x2160 (4K)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2250GB (expansion card)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 0 hours (requires power outlet)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ fully optimized
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2560 MB/s
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 0.5-2 seconds
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 years (2020-present)
PlayStation 5 Pro: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4+ (Halo, Forza, Gears, Starfield)
How to choose between PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X
Compare PlayStation 5 Pro vs Xbox Series X
PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X — Structured Comparison Data
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Is PS5 Pro worth the $300 price premium over Xbox Series X?
The PS5 Pro's 45% higher GPU performance (16.7 vs 12 TFLOPS) justifies the cost only if you prioritize maximum graphical fidelity and own a 4K HDR TV with 120Hz support. For most players, Xbox Series X's Game Pass library (400+ games vs PS Plus Premium's 150) offers better value per dollar spent. PS5 Pro excels for competitive shooters and single-player AAA games at 4K/120fps.
Which console has better game exclusives in 2026?
PlayStation maintains stronger exclusive franchises (God of War, Final Fantasy VII Remake series, Spider-Man), while Xbox relies heavily on Game Pass day-one releases of third-party titles. PlayStation exclusives average 88 Metacritic score vs Xbox's 79, but Xbox's Game Pass provides more total games. PS5 Pro wins for exclusive quality; Xbox Series X wins for quantity and value.
Can I play my old Xbox or PlayStation games on these consoles?
Xbox Series X offers superior backward compatibility: it plays 95%+ of games from Xbox One, 360, and original Xbox with FPS Boost enhancements. PS5 Pro supports 99% of PS4 games but cannot play PS3, PS2, or PS1 titles natively. If you have a large library of older games, Xbox Series X is the clear winner for backward compatibility.
Xbox Series X is the only choice for Game Pass optimization—it includes 400+ games with day-one releases of all Microsoft first-party titles (Starfield, Forza, Halo). PS5 Pro has no equivalent subscription service with comparable library size. PlayStation Plus Premium offers ~150 games at higher cost per title. Xbox Series X wins decisively for subscription gaming.
Does PS5 Pro's AI upscaling (PSSR) really improve game quality?
PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution uses AI to upscale lower-res base images to 4K with minimal image degradation. Independent testing shows PSSR delivers 95-98% visual fidelity compared to native 4K while maintaining 120fps, versus Xbox Series X's native rendering which often requires resolution/fps compromises. PSSR is a genuine technical advantage that allows PS5 Pro to achieve higher visual quality at target framerates.
How to Choose Between PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X
GPU Performance: PlayStation 5 Pro has 16.7 TFLOPS, while Xbox Series X has 12 TFLOPS.
Price: PlayStation 5 Pro has $799, while Xbox Series X has $499.
Storage Capacity: PlayStation 5 Pro has 2TB SSD, while Xbox Series X has 1TB SSD.
Ray Tracing Performance: PlayStation 5 Pro has 120 fps capable, while Xbox Series X has 120 fps capable.
AI Upscaling Technology: PlayStation 5 Pro has PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (Yes), while Xbox Series X has FidelityFX Super Resolution (No native equivalent).
Backward Compatibility: PlayStation 5 Pro has PS4 games (99%), while Xbox Series X has Xbox One, 360, OG Xbox (95%+).
Game Pass Integration: PlayStation 5 Pro has Limited PlayStation Plus Premium, while Xbox Series X has Full Game Pass with 400+ games.