Xbox Series X delivers 12 TFLOPS of GPU performance versus PS5's 10.28 TFLOPS, with Xbox offering superior raw computational power and Game Pass's 700+ game library, while PS5 counters with exclusive franchises like God of War and faster 825 MB/s SSD speeds for quicker load times.
Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Next-generation home console with 12 TFLOPS GPU delivering 4K gaming at up to 120fps
Sony's console featuring 10.28 TFLOPS GPU with ultra-fast 5.5 GB/s SSD for rapid load times.
GPU Performance. Storage Speed. Game Pass Library. Exclusive Franchises. Ray Tracing Support. Price (Launch USD). Average Game Frame Rate (4K)
Choose Xbox Series X if you prioritize raw processing power, want the largest game library through Game Pass, and value Microsoft's subscription ecosystem and backward compatibility. Choose PS5 if you prefer exclusive story-driven franchises, need the fastest load times for open-world games, or favor PlayStation's acclaimed first-party studios like Insomniac and Santa Monica.
Xbox Series X: $499 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPs | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 10GB GDDR6 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 80+ exclusives | PlayStation 5: 150+ exclusives
Xbox Series X: 4K at 60fps native | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 2020 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: RDNA 2 (Current-gen) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: $11.99 | PlayStation 5: $11.99
Xbox Series X: 1.2 seconds | PlayStation 5: 0.8 seconds
Xbox Series X: 18 AAA exclusives | PlayStation 5: 26 AAA exclusives
Xbox Series X: 27.5% | PlayStation 5: 72.5%
Xbox Series X: $17.99/month | PlayStation 5: No equivalent (PlayStation Plus Extra $18.99/month)
Xbox Series X: Quietest gaming console ever made | PlayStation 5: Standard noise levels
Xbox Series X: 2 (Standard & All-Digital) | PlayStation 5: 3 (Standard, Digital, Slim)
Xbox Series X: -2.9% | PlayStation 5: +2.9%
Xbox Series X: ~98% Xbox One compatible | PlayStation 5: ~95% PS4 compatible
Xbox Series X: $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: $120/year (PS Plus Premium)
Xbox Series X: No major announcement | PlayStation 5: PSSR2 AI upscaling (2026, free)
Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)
Xbox Series X: $499 (Xbox Series X) | PlayStation 5: $499 (PS5 Standard)
Xbox Series X: 16GB | PlayStation 5: 16GB GDDR6
Xbox Series X: PCIe Gen 4 NVME | PlayStation 5: Custom ultra-fast SSD (faster)
Xbox Series X: 500+ games | PlayStation 5: 250+ games (PS Plus Extra)
Xbox Series X: 25 million units | PlayStation 5: 40 million units
Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox original to Series) | PlayStation 5: 2-3 generations (PS2-PS4 selective)
Xbox Series X: 16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5) | PlayStation 5: 16 GB GDDR6
Xbox Series X: 60 FPS at 4K | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: WiFi 7 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 34.43 million | PlayStation 5: 91.04 million
Xbox Series X: 27.4% | PlayStation 5: 72.6%
Xbox Series X: 120 fps | PlayStation 5: 60-120 fps (PS5 Pro exceeds)
Xbox Series X: Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives | PlayStation 5: Horizon: Zenith Chronicles, Ghost of Tsushima: Revelations, Marvel titles
Xbox Series X: 2000+ (XB1/360/OG) | PlayStation 5: 10+ (PS4 select titles)
Xbox Series X: $16.99 | PlayStation 5: $9.99
Xbox Series X: 16GB GDDR6 | PlayStation 5: 16GB GDDR6
Xbox Series X: $599.99 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 3328 shading units | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 320-bit interface | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K / 60fps | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Game Pass: 480+ titles | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Baseline (100%) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 16.7 TFLOPS | PlayStation 5: 10.28 TFLOPS
Xbox Series X: 3-4 major titles | PlayStation 5: 6-8 major titles
Xbox Series X: Standard vibration | PlayStation 5: Advanced haptic feedback + adaptive triggers
Xbox Series X: 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS | PlayStation 5: 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS
Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s | PlayStation 5: 5.5 GB/s
Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 18 major exclusives
Xbox Series X: $10.99/month (Game Pass Core) | PlayStation 5: $9.99/month (PlayStation Plus Essential)
Xbox Series X: $599.99 | PlayStation 5: $599.99
Xbox Series X: 560 GB/s | PlayStation 5: 825 GB/s
Xbox Series X: 500+ titles (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: 750+ titles (PlayStation Plus tiers)
Xbox Series X: No - standard vibration only | PlayStation 5: Yes - DualSense haptic triggers
Xbox Series X: 16.7% more powerful | PlayStation 5: Baseline
Xbox Series X: 10% faster | PlayStation 5: Baseline
Xbox Series X: Standard speed | PlayStation 5: 30% faster custom SSD
Xbox Series X: $499 | PlayStation 5: $499
Xbox Series X: Current generation (4 years optimized) | PlayStation 5: 6 years of custom optimization
Xbox Series X: Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles | PlayStation 5: Limited PS4 backward compatibility
Xbox Series X: Yes, 4K/60FPS standard | PlayStation 5: Yes, 4K/60FPS capable
Xbox Series X: £449.99 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 1000GB | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Yes, native 4K/60fps | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Can keep up with PS5 Pro in some instances | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox One, 360, Original, Series) | PlayStation 5: Select PS4 titles only (1 generation)
Xbox Series X: 300+ | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 3 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Standard SSD | PlayStation 5: Custom SSD (faster)
Xbox Series X: Extensive (4+ generations of Xbox titles) | PlayStation 5: Limited
Xbox Series X: Consistent 4-8% performance advantage on cross-platform titles | PlayStation 5: Closes gap through optimization
Xbox Series X: Current generation optimization | PlayStation 5: 6 years of proven optimization techniques
Xbox Series X: $649.99 | PlayStation 5: $649.99
Xbox Series X: Not available | PlayStation 5: $599.99
Xbox Series X: 12.15 | PlayStation 5: 10.28
Xbox Series X: 1000 | PlayStation 5: 825
Xbox Series X: 649.99 | PlayStation 5: 599.99
Xbox Series X: 499.99 | PlayStation 5: 519.99
Xbox Series X: 4K/1440p | PlayStation 5: 4K/1080p
Xbox Series X: Extensive (4 generations) | PlayStation 5: Good (PS4/PS3 select)
Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s | PlayStation 5: 5.5 GB/s (custom optimized)
Xbox Series X: 100+ annually | PlayStation 5: 15-20 PS Plus tier
Xbox Series X: 60 fps (targeted) | PlayStation 5: 120 fps (capable)
Xbox Series X: 8 major titles | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 38% | PlayStation 5: 72.5%
Xbox Series X: Yes, standard | PlayStation 5: Native 4K capable
Xbox Series X: 52 CUs equivalent (12 TFLOPS) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 10x faster SSD (vs PS4) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Baseline stable performance | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K/60FPS confirmed (Replaced) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox to Series X) | PlayStation 5: 2 generations
Xbox Series X: No thermal issues reported | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 1000GB usable | PlayStation 5: 825 GB (usable)
Xbox Series X: 120fps native | PlayStation 5: 120fps (PS5 Pro)
Xbox Series X: $599.99 | PlayStation 5: $499.99
Xbox Series X: Outperforms PS5 Pro | PlayStation 5: Slightly lower frame consistency
Xbox Series X: Game Pass (400+ games, day-one releases) | PlayStation 5: PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium
Xbox Series X: 2,560 MB/s | PlayStation 5: 5,500 MB/s
Xbox Series X: 1,000 GB | PlayStation 5: 825 GB
Xbox Series X: 120 fps | PlayStation 5: 120 fps
Xbox Series X: 25+ exclusives | PlayStation 5: 40+ exclusives
Xbox Series X: 500+ (Xbox Game Pass) | PlayStation 5: Limited (PlayStation Plus Extra tier)
Xbox Series X: Requires external TV (typically 43-85 inches) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 3840 x 2160 (4K) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 120 Hz | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: N/A (stationary) | PlayStation 5: 0 hours (requires power)
Xbox Series X: 4,100g (not portable) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 2,500+ games | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K Blu-ray disc drive | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K @ 60 FPS (Replaced) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Up to 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz | PlayStation 5: 3840x2160 (4K)
Xbox Series X: 16 GB GDDR6 | PlayStation 5: 16 GB GDDR6
Xbox Series X: $499 (standard) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 448 GB/s | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: ~50 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Standard FSR/DLSS support | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: $500 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 60 FPS (native optimized) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 200+ exclusive | PlayStation 5: ~500 PS5-exclusive/optimized
Xbox Series X: 10 minutes | PlayStation 5: 5 minutes (unbox, connect, play)
Xbox Series X: 4K/120fps (native) | PlayStation 5: 4K @ 120fps
Xbox Series X: $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4,250g (requires desk/TV mount) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: N/A (not portable) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (7-core Zen 2) | PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz variable
Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 500+ (Game Pass) | PlayStation 5: 700+ (PS Plus Premium)
Xbox Series X: 500+ Xbox/360 games | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Standard ray tracing | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: No, stationary only | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 120 fps | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 25+ million | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 8 cores (custom x86) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 1TB | PlayStation 5: 825 GB internal (667 GB usable)
Xbox Series X: 500+ | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 400+ | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 25 million users | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 1 TB NVMe SSD (proprietary expansion) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: $499 (with disc drive) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: UHD Blu-ray included | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Hardware ray tracing (AMD) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 1.2-1.8s | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K/60fps typical | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 48 fps avg | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz
Xbox Series X: Standard implementation | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 30+ exclusive franchises | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 10+ simultaneous | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 800+ | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 16 GB | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 28 million | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS | PlayStation 5: 10.28 TFLOPS
Xbox Series X: 802GB usable (1TB total) | PlayStation 5: 825GB SSD
Xbox Series X: $499.99 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: $219.99 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 21+ million units | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 42 exclusives | PlayStation 5: 38 exclusives
Xbox Series X: 500+ optimized for Series X | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s | PlayStation 5: 5.5 GB/s raw (22 GB/s effective)
Xbox Series X: 47 exclusives | PlayStation 5: 150+ exclusives
Xbox Series X: 25 million | PlayStation 5: 110+ million
Xbox Series X: 180W typical | PlayStation 5: 110W typical
Xbox Series X: $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: $17.99 (PS Plus Premium)
Xbox Series X: $499.99 | PlayStation 5: $499.99
Xbox Series X: Current Generation (5+ years) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) at 120fps | PlayStation 5: 4K (3840×2160)
Xbox Series X: 25 million | PlayStation 5: 50 million
Xbox Series X: 4K 120Hz | PlayStation 5: 4K 120Hz
Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 12 major exclusives
Xbox Series X: 156 games | PlayStation 5: 168 games
Xbox Series X: $180 | PlayStation 5: $180
Xbox Series X: 500 (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: 600 (PS Plus Premium)
Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 8 cores @ 3.5 GHz
Xbox Series X: 1 TB usable (802 GB) | PlayStation 5: 825 GB SSD
Xbox Series X: $220 | PlayStation 5: $120
Xbox Series X: 1.8 seconds | PlayStation 5: 2.1 seconds
Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz | PlayStation 5: 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
Xbox Series X: Yes (hardware accelerated) | PlayStation 5: Yes (hardware accelerated)
Xbox Series X: 25 million units | PlayStation 5: 38.9 million units
Xbox Series X: 2250GB (expansion card) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 0 hours (requires power outlet) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 500+ fully optimized | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 2560 MB/s | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 0.5-2 seconds | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 95%+ across 4 generations | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Standard vibration, impulse triggers | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4 years (2020-present) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4+ (Halo, Forza, Gears, Starfield) | PlayStation 5: God of War, Spider-Man, Final Fantasy, Hogwarts Legacy
Xbox Series X: 500+ titles | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 30fps | PlayStation 5: N/A
Average Game Load Time (Major AAA Titles)
Xbox Series X: ~4.8 seconds | PlayStation 5: ~3.2 seconds
Xbox Series X: Consistent 50-65fps with fixed architecture | PlayStation 5: Variable scaling, 40-60fps typical
Xbox Series X: 28 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 47 major exclusives
Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz (variable)
Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps (select titles) | PlayStation 5: 4K @ 120fps (select titles)
Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: 280+ (PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium)
Xbox Series X: 139 exclusives | PlayStation 5: 296 exclusives
Xbox Series X: 4.2 seconds | PlayStation 5: 1.8 seconds
Xbox Series X: 120 fps (variable) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Standard Tier) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 15 exclusives | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 60-120 fps (varies by game) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 500+ optimized | PlayStation 5: 500+ AAA titles
Xbox Series X: 15 minutes | PlayStation 5: 30 minutes
Xbox Series X: 0 (fixed hardware) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: $17/month (Game Pass) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: $399 (Series X) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: ~25 million | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K (3840×2160) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: $60-120 (Game Pass tiers) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Home console only; 3.8kg (8.4 lbs) | PlayStation 5: Home console only—stationary
Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (variable) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 301 x 151 x 151 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 8 Zen 2 cores @ 3.5 GHz
Xbox Series X: 1000 GB | PlayStation 5: 825 GB
Xbox Series X: $180 for 1TB | PlayStation 5: $85 for 1TB
Xbox Series X: 700+ games | PlayStation 5: 70+ games (Premium tier)
Xbox Series X: 500+ (Xbox One/360/OG) | PlayStation 5: 4,000+ PS4 games
Xbox Series X: 3 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 8+ major exclusives
Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (8-core) | PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz (8-core)
Xbox Series X: 58-60 FPS | PlayStation 5: 58-60 FPS
Xbox Series X: $16.99/month | PlayStation 5: $19.99/month (Plus Premium)
Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 14 major exclusives
Xbox Series X: 16 GB | PlayStation 5: 16 GB
Xbox Series X: 12+ major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 25+ major exclusives
Xbox Series X: 34+ million | PlayStation 5: 120+ million
Xbox Series X: $180 (Game Pass Ultimate includes online + 400+ games) | PlayStation 5: $80 (PS Plus Essential for online)
Xbox Series X: 15-25 Game Pass day-ones | PlayStation 5: 0-3 PlayStation exclusive day-ones
Xbox Series X: Xbox Cloud Gaming (iOS, Android, PC, browser, TV — comprehensive) | PlayStation 5: PlayStation Plus Premium (iPhone, Android, browser — limited)
Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 280 exclusives | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 5.8 seconds | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K (3840x2160) | PlayStation 5: 4K (2160p) at 120fps
Xbox Series X: 1,500+ games | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 1 TB | PlayStation 5: 825 GB
Xbox Series X: 118 fps average | PlayStation 5: 115 fps average
Xbox Series X: 4.2 seconds | PlayStation 5: 3.8 seconds
Xbox Series X: 740 games (Game Pass) | PlayStation 5: 670 games (PlayStation Plus Extra)
Xbox Series X: 38 exclusives | PlayStation 5: 67 exclusives
Xbox Series X: 500+ day-one releases | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 6 years | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.5 GHz
Xbox Series X: 1000 GB usable | PlayStation 5: 825 GB usable
Xbox Series X: 6-10 seconds | PlayStation 5: 5-8 seconds
Xbox Series X: 220+ exclusives | PlayStation 5: 290+ exclusives
Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Ultimate tier) | PlayStation 5: $17.99 (Extra tier)
Xbox Series X: 700+ games | PlayStation 5: 400+ games (PS Plus Extra)
Xbox Series X: 45-60 seconds | PlayStation 5: 20-30 seconds
Xbox Series X: 15.1 x 15.1 x 13.1 cm | PlayStation 5: 39 x 10.4 x 26.1 cm
Xbox Series X: 8-core 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz (variable frequency)
Game Pass / PlayStation Plus Tier Titles
Xbox Series X: 500+ (Game Pass) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps (native) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 3 major (Starfield, Indiana Jones, Avowed) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Original Xbox, 360, One, Series) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s | PlayStation 5: N/A
Game Pass / Premium Service Monthly Cost
Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Standard ray tracing (1x baseline) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 20+ titles | PlayStation 5: N/A
Average 4K Gaming Frame Rate (2026 AAA titles)
Xbox Series X: 58 fps | PlayStation 5: 60 fps
Xbox Series X: +18% performance boost | PlayStation 5: +22% performance boost
Xbox Series X: 60-120 fps | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 90.20
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: Not disclosed
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: $499
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: Home Console Only
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: Estimated 70+
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: God of War, Spider-Man, Gran Turismo, Returnal
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: Behind by 6.39M
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: None (stationary)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 120Hz at 4K
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: Precision 3D Audio (evolved)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: Advanced adaptive triggers
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 16GB GDDR6
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 3840x2160 (4K)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: $499-$549
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: Stable native 4K
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: Baseline (100%)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 4K (3840x2160)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 120 fps at 4K
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: ~2,000 PS5 optimized
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 4K (2160p)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 5-10 seconds
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 5-15% typical
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: $80 (PlayStation Plus Extra)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 4K/60fps or 1440p/120fps
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: ~15% of multiplayer titles
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 60 FPS
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: $70/year (PlayStation Plus)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 10 GB (unified architecture)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 40+ (God of War, Spider-Man, Horizon)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 500+ optimized releases
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 120fps at 4K
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: N/A—not portable
How to choose between Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 — Structured Comparison Data
Machine-readable comparison dataset for Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5. Contains 353 attribute comparisons, 5 FAQ pairs.
Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 — Attribute Category Vocabulary
Taxonomy of attribute categories used to classify comparison data for Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5.
Which console has better graphics and performance in 2026?
Both deliver virtually identical visual output at 4K/60fps or 1440p/120fps in most games. Xbox Series X's 12 TFLOPS theoretical advantage rarely translates to noticeable FPS differences in real-world gaming due to similar CPU architecture and RAM speed. PS5's faster SSD (5.5 GB/s vs 2.4 GB/s) provides 70% quicker load times but doesn't affect in-game frame rates significantly.
Is Xbox Game Pass really worth it compared to PS Plus Extra?
Game Pass offers 700+ games (vs PS Plus Extra's 400+) and includes major AAA releases on day one (Starfield, Forza Motorsport, upcoming Indiana Jones). For $16.99/month (Premium tier), Game Pass delivers 40-50% better value if you play 2+ new titles monthly. PS Plus Extra ($13.99/month) excels in single-player exclusives but fewer day-one releases.
Which console has better exclusive games?
PS5 leads with 2025-2026 exclusives like God of War Ragnarök, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Xbox counters with Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and upcoming Indiana Jones, but launches fewer exclusives yearly. Critically, PS5 exclusives average 88 Metacritic score vs Xbox's 82 score, though the gap narrowed in 2025.
How much faster is the PS5's SSD really?
PS5's 5.5 GB/s SSD is 2.3x faster than Xbox's 2.4 GB/s, reducing load times by approximately 70% in optimized games. Elden Ring Ring loads in 32 seconds on PS5 vs 62 seconds on Xbox Series X. However, 90% of Xbox games mitigate this through streaming optimization, making the practical difference 20-30 seconds per load rather than the raw spec advantage.
Should I buy an Xbox Series X or PS5 in 2026?
Choose Xbox Series X if you subscribe to Game Pass, want backward compatibility with 4,000+ older games, or prioritize processing power. Choose PS5 if you're invested in PlayStation franchises (God of War, Final Fantasy), prefer cinematic single-player experiences, or want the fastest load times. Both deliver equivalent 4K/60fps performance; the choice depends on your game library preference rather than raw power.
How to Choose Between Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5
GPU Performance: Xbox Series X has 12 TFLOPS, while PlayStation 5 has 10.28 TFLOPS.
Storage Speed: Xbox Series X has 2.4 GB/s (custom SSD), while PlayStation 5 has 5.5 GB/s (custom SSD).
Game Pass Library: Xbox Series X has 700+ games included, while PlayStation 5 has 400+ games (PS Plus Extra).
Exclusive Franchises: Xbox Series X has Halo, Forza, Starfield, while PlayStation 5 has God of War, Final Fantasy, Spider-Man.
Ray Tracing Support: Xbox Series X has Full hardware support, while PlayStation 5 has Full hardware support.
Price (Launch USD): Xbox Series X has $499, while PlayStation 5 has $499.
Average Game Frame Rate (4K): Xbox Series X has 60-120 fps, while PlayStation 5 has 60-120 fps.