Is Xbox Series X better than PS5 in 2026?

Not definitively. Both consoles deliver nearly identical real-world performance with native 4K/60FPS capabilities. Xbox Series X has a marginal GPU advantage (12.0 TFLOPS vs 10.28) and outperforms PS5 Pro in select titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, but PS5's 62% market share, superior exclusive library (18 vs 8 major 2026 titles), and proven developer optimization make it the safer choice for most players.

Should I buy PS5 Standard or upgrade to PS5 Pro for 2026 games?

PS5 Standard remains sufficient for 4K/60FPS gaming in virtually all 2026 titles. The $799 PS5 Pro targets enthusiasts wanting consistent 4K/120FPS and enhanced ray tracing — worth it only if you have a 120Hz display. Standard PS5 is the value choice and still outperforms Xbox Series X in exclusive optimization.

Which console has better 2026 exclusive games?

PS5 dominates with 18 major exclusives including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Ghost of Tsushima 2, and Marvel's Wolverine, versus Xbox's 8 major releases. PS5's exclusive advantage is the primary factor driving its 62% market share in 2026.

Is Xbox Series X worth it in 2026 despite fewer exclusives?

Yes, if you're a Game Pass subscriber. Day-one AAA access, superior value ($499 vs $799 PS5 Pro), and marginal performance edges in specific games justify Series X for budget-conscious players. However, exclusive-focused gamers should choose PS5.

What's the biggest performance difference between Xbox Series X and PS5?

GPU power: Xbox Series X delivers 12.0 TFLOPS vs PS5's 10.28, but PS5's superior 5.5 GB/s SSD (vs 2.4 GB/s) compensates in real-world load times. In actual 2026 games, both achieve 4K/60FPS identically; Xbox edges out only in specific titles optimized for its architecture.

Xbox Series X vs PS5 Performance Comparison 2026

Updated April 20, 2026

Xbox Series X

Microsoft's flagship 12-TFLOP console with native 4K gaming and extensive backwards compatibility.

Budget gamers prioritizing value, Game Pass subscribers, players wanting cutting-edge raw performance

PlayStation 5

Sony's 10.28-TFLOP console with lightning-fast SSD and exclusive AAA franchise lineup.

Exclusive game enthusiasts, players wanting largest multiplayer base, consumers willing to invest in ecosystem

Short Answer

Xbox Series X and PS5 deliver nearly identical performance in 2026, with both capable of 4K/60FPS gaming, though Xbox Series X marginally edges out even PS5 Pro in select titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, while PS5 maintains a stronger exclusive game library.

Our Verdict

Choose Xbox Series X if you prioritize value, Game Pass's massive library, and slight raw performance edges in specific AAA titles — it's the powerhouse for budget-conscious performance seekers. Choose PS5 if you want the strongest 2026 exclusive lineup, broader third-party optimization, and proven market dominance — it remains the safer bet for most gamers despite technical parity.

Xbox Series X7.1

7.9PlayStation 5

Choose Xbox Series X if

Budget gamers prioritizing value, Game Pass subscribers, players wanting cutting-edge raw performance

Key Differences at a Glance

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Native 4K Performance Cap: 4K up to 120FPS vs 4K up to 120FPS

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Ray Tracing Hardware Acceleration: Hardware-accelerated, fully integrated vs Hardware-accelerated, fully integrated

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Performance vs PS5 Pro: Xbox Series X wins (Slightly outperforms PS5 Pro in select games vs Undisputed performance leader (standard edition slightly behind))

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Key Facts & Figures

Metric	Xbox Series X	PlayStation 5	Diff
SSD Speed(GB/s)	2.4	—	—
Price(USD)	$499	—	—
GPU Compute Performance(TFLOPs)	12 TFLOPs	—	—
System Memory(GB)	10GB GDDR6	—	—
Memory Bandwidth

Key Differences

Xbox Series X

Attribute

PlayStation 5

4K up to 120FPS

Native 4K Performance Cap

4K up to 120FPS

Hardware-accelerated, fully integrated

Ray Tracing Hardware Acceleration

Hardware-accelerated, fully integrated

Slightly outperforms PS5 Pro in select games🏆

Performance vs PS5 Pro

Undisputed performance leader (standard edition slightly behind)

Growing but fewer major exclusives

Exclusive Game Library Strength

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Native 4K Performance Cap

Xbox Series X

4K up to 120FPS

PlayStation 5

4K up to 120FPS

Ray Tracing Hardware Acceleration

Xbox Series X

Hardware-accelerated, fully integrated

PlayStation 5

Hardware-accelerated, fully integrated

Performance vs PS5 Pro

Xbox Series X

Slightly outperforms PS5 Pro in select games🏆

PlayStation 5

Undisputed performance leader (standard edition slightly behind)

Exclusive Game Library Strength

Xbox Series X

Growing but fewer major exclusives

PlayStation 5

Dominant with 2026 blockbuster exclusives🏆

Game Pass Integration

Xbox Series X

Day-one Xbox Game Pass access to major titles🏆

PlayStation 5

PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium model

Current Market Preference 2026

Xbox Series X

33% of console gamers

PlayStation 5

62% of console gamers🏆

Mid-Cycle Refresh Available

Xbox Series X

No announced refresh

PlayStation 5

PS5 Pro available at $799🏆

Full Comparison

Attribute	Xbox Series X	PlayStation 5

SSD Speed(GB/s)	2.4	—

Price(USD)	$499	—
Digital Edition Price(USD)	$599.99	—

CPU Type	AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz)	—
CPU Cores(cores)	8 cores	8 cores, 16 threads (AMD Zen 2)

GPU Compute Performance(TFLOPs)	12 TFLOPs	—
GPU Architecture Generation	RDNA 2 (Current-gen)	—
Maximum Resolution(pixels)	4K (2160p) at 120fps	4K (2160p) at 120fps

System Memory(GB)	10GB GDDR6	—
Memory Bandwidth(GB/s)	560 GB/s	—
RAM (Total)(GB)	16GB mixed allocation	—

Target Resolution & Refresh Rate	4K at 60fps native	—
Maximum Gaming Resolution	4K (2160p)	—
Maximum Resolution/Frame Rate(specification)	4K @ 120fps	4K @ 120fps

Release Year(year)	2020 (Released)	—
Console Launch Year(year)	2020	—

GPU Performance(TFLOPS)	12 TFLOPS	10.28 TFLOPS
SSD Read Speed(GB/s)	2.4 GB/s	5.5 GB/s
Target Frame Rate (AAA Games)(FPS)	60 FPS at 4K	—
Maximum Native 4K Gaming FPS(fps)	120 fps	60-120 fps (PS5 Pro exceeds)
RAM Capacity(GB)	16 GB GDDR6	16 GB GDDR6
Standard 4K Gaming Target(fps)	4K / 60fps	—
GPU Power(TFLOPS)	12 TFLOPS	10.28 TFLOPS
GPU Performance Advantage(percent)	16.7% more powerful	Baseline
CPU Performance Advantage(percent)	10% faster	Baseline
SSD Load Time Advantage(percent)	Standard speed	30% faster custom SSD
Native 4K Gaming Capability	Yes, 4K/60FPS standard	Yes, 4K/60FPS capable

Internal Storage(GB)	1000 GB (1TB)	825 GB
Storage Capacity(TB)	1TB SSD	825 GB SSD
SSD Technology(Generation)	PCIe Gen 4 NVME	Custom ultra-fast SSD (faster)
SSD Storage Speed(GB/s)	2.4 GB/s	5.5 GB/s

Market Share (January 2026)(percent)	27.5%	72.5%
Year-over-Year Market Share Change(percentage points)	-2.9%	+2.9%
Global Units Sold (64 months)(millions)	34.43 million	91.04 million
Market Share Percentage(%)	27.4%	72.6%

Game Pass Ultimate Monthly Cost(GBP)	£15/month	£15/month (PS Plus Extra/Premium)

Noise Level Rating(classification)	Quietest gaming console ever made	Standard noise levels

Available SKUs(count)	2 (Standard & All-Digital)	3 (Standard, Digital, Slim)

Backward Compatibility Rate(%)	~98% Xbox One compatible	~95% PS4 compatible

Annual Subscription Cost (Premium Tier)(USD)	$180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)	$120/year (PS Plus Premium)

Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(count)	10+ major exclusives	12+ major exclusives
Exclusive AAA Games (2026)(major releases)	Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives	Horizon: Zenith Chronicles, Ghost of Tsushima: Revelations, Marvel titles
Backward Compatible Games(estimated titles)	600+ compatible titles	200+ compatible titles

Upcoming Performance Enhancement(text)	No major announcement	PSSR2 AI upscaling (2026, free)

Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)(USD)	$499 (Xbox Series X)	$499 (PS5 Standard)
Digital Console Price (USD)(USD)	$599.99	$599.99

RAM Memory(GB)	16GB	16GB GDDR6
SSD Transfer Speed(GB/s)	560 GB/s	825 GB/s

Game Pass Subscription Games(titles)	500+ games included	400+ games (PS Plus Extra)

Global Sales (2026)(millions)	25 million units	40 million units
Market Share 2026(%)	27.5%	72.5%

Backwards Compatibility Range(generations)	4 generations (Xbox original to Series)	2-3 generations (PS2-PS4 selective)
Backward Compatibility Generations(generations)	4 generations	2 generations
Backwards Compatible Generations(previous consoles)	Xbox One, 360, Original Xbox (4 generations)	Select PS4 titles only (1 generation)

WiFi Standard	WiFi 7	—

Storage Expansion Cost(USD per 1TB)	$220	$230
Game Pass Monthly Cost(USD)	$9.99-$16.99	PlayStation Plus: $9.99-$17.99
Game Pass Library Size(games)	500+ games	PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium (not equivalent)
Base Model Price (USD)(USD)	$499	$499

Shading Units(count)	3328 shading units	—

Memory Interface(bit)	320-bit interface	—

Game Pass Titles(count)	3500+ titles	—

GPU Rendering Improvement(percent faster)	Baseline (100%)	—

2025-2026 AAA Exclusive Titles(games)	3-4 major titles	6-8 major titles

Controller Haptic Technology(specification)	Standard vibration	Advanced haptic feedback + adaptive triggers

Maximum Resolution Output(pixels)	4K (3840×2160)	4K (3840×2160)

Native 4K Performance Target(FPS)	60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS	60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS

Ray Tracing Support	Hardware-accelerated, full support	Hardware-accelerated, full support

2026 Exclusive Titles Available(games)	8 major exclusives	18 major exclusives
Backward Compatibility Support(text)	Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles	Limited PS4 backward compatibility

Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost)(USD)	$10.99/month (Game Pass Core)	$9.99/month (PlayStation Plus Essential)

Game Pass/Plus Library Size(titles)	500+ titles (Game Pass Ultimate)	750+ titles (PlayStation Plus tiers)

Controller Haptic Feedback	Standard vibration only	Advanced haptic feedback with adaptive triggers

Year-over-Year Sales Growth(%)	-2.9%	+2.9%

Launch Price (2026 MSRP)(USD)	$499	$499

Years of Optimization(years)	Current generation (4 years optimized)	6 years of custom optimization

Xbox Series X

PlayStation 5

SSD Speed(GB/s)

2.4

—

Price(USD)

$499

—

Digital Edition Price(USD)

$599.99

—

CPU Type

AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz)

—

CPU Cores(cores)

8 cores

8 cores, 16 threads (AMD Zen 2)

GPU Compute Performance(TFLOPs)

12 TFLOPs

—

GPU Architecture Generation

RDNA 2 (Current-gen)

—

Maximum Resolution(pixels)

4K (2160p) at 120fps

System Memory(GB)

10GB GDDR6

—

Memory Bandwidth(GB/s)

560 GB/s

—

RAM (Total)(GB)

16GB mixed allocation

—

Target Resolution & Refresh Rate

4K at 60fps native

—

Maximum Gaming Resolution

4K (2160p)

—

Maximum Resolution/Frame Rate(specification)

4K @ 120fps

Release Year(year)

2020 (Released)

—

Console Launch Year(year)

2020

—

GPU Performance(TFLOPS)

12 TFLOPS

10.28 TFLOPS

SSD Read Speed(GB/s)

2.4 GB/s

5.5 GB/s

Target Frame Rate (AAA Games)(FPS)

60 FPS at 4K

—

Maximum Native 4K Gaming FPS(fps)

120 fps

60-120 fps (PS5 Pro exceeds)

RAM Capacity(GB)

16 GB GDDR6

Standard 4K Gaming Target(fps)

4K / 60fps

—

GPU Power(TFLOPS)

12 TFLOPS

10.28 TFLOPS

GPU Performance Advantage(percent)

16.7% more powerful

Baseline

CPU Performance Advantage(percent)

10% faster

Baseline

SSD Load Time Advantage(percent)

Standard speed

30% faster custom SSD

Native 4K Gaming Capability

Yes, 4K/60FPS standard

Yes, 4K/60FPS capable

Internal Storage(GB)

1000 GB (1TB)

825 GB

Storage Capacity(TB)

1TB SSD

825 GB SSD

SSD Technology(Generation)

PCIe Gen 4 NVME

Custom ultra-fast SSD (faster)

SSD Storage Speed(GB/s)

2.4 GB/s

5.5 GB/s

Market Share (January 2026)(percent)

27.5%

72.5%

Year-over-Year Market Share Change(percentage points)

-2.9%

+2.9%

Global Units Sold (64 months)(millions)

34.43 million

91.04 million

Market Share Percentage(%)

27.4%

72.6%

Game Pass Ultimate Monthly Cost(GBP)

£15/month

£15/month (PS Plus Extra/Premium)

Noise Level Rating(classification)

Quietest gaming console ever made

Standard noise levels

Available SKUs(count)

2 (Standard & All-Digital)

3 (Standard, Digital, Slim)

Backward Compatibility Rate(%)

~98% Xbox One compatible

~95% PS4 compatible

Annual Subscription Cost (Premium Tier)(USD)

$180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)

$120/year (PS Plus Premium)

Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(count)

10+ major exclusives

12+ major exclusives

Exclusive AAA Games (2026)(major releases)

Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives

Horizon: Zenith Chronicles, Ghost of Tsushima: Revelations, Marvel titles

Backward Compatible Games(estimated titles)

600+ compatible titles

200+ compatible titles

Upcoming Performance Enhancement(text)

No major announcement

PSSR2 AI upscaling (2026, free)

Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)(USD)

$499 (Xbox Series X)

$499 (PS5 Standard)

Digital Console Price (USD)(USD)

$599.99

RAM Memory(GB)

16GB

16GB GDDR6

SSD Transfer Speed(GB/s)

560 GB/s

825 GB/s

Game Pass Subscription Games(titles)

500+ games included

400+ games (PS Plus Extra)

Global Sales (2026)(millions)

25 million units

40 million units

Market Share 2026(%)

27.5%

72.5%

Backwards Compatibility Range(generations)

4 generations (Xbox original to Series)

2-3 generations (PS2-PS4 selective)

Backward Compatibility Generations(generations)

4 generations

2 generations

Backwards Compatible Generations(previous consoles)

Xbox One, 360, Original Xbox (4 generations)

Select PS4 titles only (1 generation)

WiFi Standard

WiFi 7

—

Storage Expansion Cost(USD per 1TB)

$220

$230

Game Pass Monthly Cost(USD)

$9.99-$16.99

PlayStation Plus: $9.99-$17.99

Game Pass Library Size(games)

500+ games

PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium (not equivalent)

Base Model Price (USD)(USD)

$499

Shading Units(count)

3328 shading units

—

Memory Interface(bit)

320-bit interface

—

Game Pass Titles(count)

3500+ titles

—

GPU Rendering Improvement(percent faster)

Baseline (100%)

—

2025-2026 AAA Exclusive Titles(games)

3-4 major titles

6-8 major titles

Controller Haptic Technology(specification)

Standard vibration

Advanced haptic feedback + adaptive triggers

Maximum Resolution Output(pixels)

4K (3840×2160)

Native 4K Performance Target(FPS)

60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS

Ray Tracing Support

Hardware-accelerated, full support

2026 Exclusive Titles Available(games)

8 major exclusives

18 major exclusives

Backward Compatibility Support(text)

Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles

Limited PS4 backward compatibility

Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost)(USD)

$10.99/month (Game Pass Core)

$9.99/month (PlayStation Plus Essential)

Game Pass/Plus Library Size(titles)

500+ titles (Game Pass Ultimate)

750+ titles (PlayStation Plus tiers)

Controller Haptic Feedback

Standard vibration only

Advanced haptic feedback with adaptive triggers

Year-over-Year Sales Growth(%)

-2.9%

+2.9%

Launch Price (2026 MSRP)(USD)

$499

Years of Optimization(years)

Current generation (4 years optimized)

6 years of custom optimization

Full Comparison

Attribute	Xbox Series X	PlayStation 5

SSD Speed(GB/s)	2.4	—

Price(USD)	$499	—
Digital Edition Price(USD)	$599.99	—

CPU Type	AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz)	—
CPU Cores(cores)	8 cores	8 cores, 16 threads (AMD Zen 2)

GPU Compute Performance(TFLOPs)	12 TFLOPs	—
GPU Architecture Generation	RDNA 2 (Current-gen)	—
Maximum Resolution(pixels)	4K (2160p) at 120fps	4K (2160p) at 120fps

System Memory(GB)	10GB GDDR6	—
Memory Bandwidth(GB/s)	560 GB/s	—
RAM (Total)(GB)	16GB mixed allocation	—

Target Resolution & Refresh Rate	4K at 60fps native	—
Maximum Gaming Resolution	4K (2160p)	—
Maximum Resolution/Frame Rate(specification)	4K @ 120fps	4K @ 120fps

Release Year(year)	2020 (Released)	—
Console Launch Year(year)	2020	—

GPU Performance(TFLOPS)	12 TFLOPS	10.28 TFLOPS
SSD Read Speed(GB/s)	2.4 GB/s	5.5 GB/s
Target Frame Rate (AAA Games)(FPS)	60 FPS at 4K	—
Maximum Native 4K Gaming FPS(fps)	120 fps	60-120 fps (PS5 Pro exceeds)
RAM Capacity(GB)	16 GB GDDR6	16 GB GDDR6
Standard 4K Gaming Target(fps)	4K / 60fps	—
GPU Power(TFLOPS)	12 TFLOPS	10.28 TFLOPS
GPU Performance Advantage(percent)	16.7% more powerful	Baseline
CPU Performance Advantage(percent)	10% faster	Baseline
SSD Load Time Advantage(percent)	Standard speed	30% faster custom SSD
Native 4K Gaming Capability	Yes, 4K/60FPS standard	Yes, 4K/60FPS capable

Internal Storage(GB)	1000 GB (1TB)	825 GB
Storage Capacity(TB)	1TB SSD	825 GB SSD
SSD Technology(Generation)	PCIe Gen 4 NVME	Custom ultra-fast SSD (faster)
SSD Storage Speed(GB/s)	2.4 GB/s	5.5 GB/s

Market Share (January 2026)(percent)	27.5%	72.5%
Year-over-Year Market Share Change(percentage points)	-2.9%	+2.9%
Global Units Sold (64 months)(millions)	34.43 million	91.04 million
Market Share Percentage(%)	27.4%	72.6%

Game Pass Ultimate Monthly Cost(GBP)	£15/month	£15/month (PS Plus Extra/Premium)

Noise Level Rating(classification)	Quietest gaming console ever made	Standard noise levels

Available SKUs(count)	2 (Standard & All-Digital)	3 (Standard, Digital, Slim)

Backward Compatibility Rate(%)	~98% Xbox One compatible	~95% PS4 compatible

Annual Subscription Cost (Premium Tier)(USD)	$180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)	$120/year (PS Plus Premium)

Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(count)	10+ major exclusives	12+ major exclusives
Exclusive AAA Games (2026)(major releases)	Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives	Horizon: Zenith Chronicles, Ghost of Tsushima: Revelations, Marvel titles
Backward Compatible Games(estimated titles)	600+ compatible titles	200+ compatible titles

Upcoming Performance Enhancement(text)	No major announcement	PSSR2 AI upscaling (2026, free)

Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)(USD)	$499 (Xbox Series X)	$499 (PS5 Standard)
Digital Console Price (USD)(USD)	$599.99	$599.99

RAM Memory(GB)	16GB	16GB GDDR6
SSD Transfer Speed(GB/s)	560 GB/s	825 GB/s

Game Pass Subscription Games(titles)	500+ games included	400+ games (PS Plus Extra)

Global Sales (2026)(millions)	25 million units	40 million units
Market Share 2026(%)	27.5%	72.5%

Backwards Compatibility Range(generations)	4 generations (Xbox original to Series)	2-3 generations (PS2-PS4 selective)
Backward Compatibility Generations(generations)	4 generations	2 generations
Backwards Compatible Generations(previous consoles)	Xbox One, 360, Original Xbox (4 generations)	Select PS4 titles only (1 generation)

WiFi Standard	WiFi 7	—

Storage Expansion Cost(USD per 1TB)	$220	$230
Game Pass Monthly Cost(USD)	$9.99-$16.99	PlayStation Plus: $9.99-$17.99
Game Pass Library Size(games)	500+ games	PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium (not equivalent)
Base Model Price (USD)(USD)	$499	$499

Shading Units(count)	3328 shading units	—

Memory Interface(bit)	320-bit interface	—

Game Pass Titles(count)	3500+ titles	—

GPU Rendering Improvement(percent faster)	Baseline (100%)	—

2025-2026 AAA Exclusive Titles(games)	3-4 major titles	6-8 major titles

Controller Haptic Technology(specification)	Standard vibration	Advanced haptic feedback + adaptive triggers

Maximum Resolution Output(pixels)	4K (3840×2160)	4K (3840×2160)

Native 4K Performance Target(FPS)	60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS	60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS

Ray Tracing Support	Hardware-accelerated, full support	Hardware-accelerated, full support

2026 Exclusive Titles Available(games)	8 major exclusives	18 major exclusives
Backward Compatibility Support(text)	Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles	Limited PS4 backward compatibility

Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost)(USD)	$10.99/month (Game Pass Core)	$9.99/month (PlayStation Plus Essential)

Game Pass/Plus Library Size(titles)	500+ titles (Game Pass Ultimate)	750+ titles (PlayStation Plus tiers)

Controller Haptic Feedback	Standard vibration only	Advanced haptic feedback with adaptive triggers

Year-over-Year Sales Growth(%)	-2.9%	+2.9%

Launch Price (2026 MSRP)(USD)	$499	$499

Years of Optimization(years)	Current generation (4 years optimized)	6 years of custom optimization

Xbox Series X

PlayStation 5

SSD Speed(GB/s)

2.4

—

Price(USD)

$499

—

Digital Edition Price(USD)

$599.99

—

CPU Type

AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz)

—

CPU Cores(cores)

8 cores

8 cores, 16 threads (AMD Zen 2)

GPU Compute Performance(TFLOPs)

12 TFLOPs

—

GPU Architecture Generation

RDNA 2 (Current-gen)

—

Maximum Resolution(pixels)

4K (2160p) at 120fps

System Memory(GB)

10GB GDDR6

—

Memory Bandwidth(GB/s)

560 GB/s

—

RAM (Total)(GB)

16GB mixed allocation

—

Target Resolution & Refresh Rate

4K at 60fps native

—

Maximum Gaming Resolution

4K (2160p)

—

Maximum Resolution/Frame Rate(specification)

4K @ 120fps

Release Year(year)

2020 (Released)

—

Console Launch Year(year)

2020

—

GPU Performance(TFLOPS)

12 TFLOPS

10.28 TFLOPS

SSD Read Speed(GB/s)

2.4 GB/s

5.5 GB/s

Target Frame Rate (AAA Games)(FPS)

60 FPS at 4K

—

Maximum Native 4K Gaming FPS(fps)

120 fps

60-120 fps (PS5 Pro exceeds)

RAM Capacity(GB)

16 GB GDDR6

Standard 4K Gaming Target(fps)

4K / 60fps

—

GPU Power(TFLOPS)

12 TFLOPS

10.28 TFLOPS

GPU Performance Advantage(percent)

16.7% more powerful

Baseline

CPU Performance Advantage(percent)

10% faster

Baseline

SSD Load Time Advantage(percent)

Standard speed

30% faster custom SSD

Native 4K Gaming Capability

Yes, 4K/60FPS standard

Yes, 4K/60FPS capable

Internal Storage(GB)

1000 GB (1TB)

825 GB

Storage Capacity(TB)

1TB SSD

825 GB SSD

SSD Technology(Generation)

PCIe Gen 4 NVME

Custom ultra-fast SSD (faster)

SSD Storage Speed(GB/s)

2.4 GB/s

5.5 GB/s

Market Share (January 2026)(percent)

27.5%

72.5%

Year-over-Year Market Share Change(percentage points)

-2.9%

+2.9%

Global Units Sold (64 months)(millions)

34.43 million

91.04 million

Market Share Percentage(%)

27.4%

72.6%

Game Pass Ultimate Monthly Cost(GBP)

£15/month

£15/month (PS Plus Extra/Premium)

Noise Level Rating(classification)

Quietest gaming console ever made

Standard noise levels

Available SKUs(count)

2 (Standard & All-Digital)

3 (Standard, Digital, Slim)

Backward Compatibility Rate(%)

~98% Xbox One compatible

~95% PS4 compatible

Annual Subscription Cost (Premium Tier)(USD)

$180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)

$120/year (PS Plus Premium)

Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(count)

10+ major exclusives

12+ major exclusives

Exclusive AAA Games (2026)(major releases)

Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives

Horizon: Zenith Chronicles, Ghost of Tsushima: Revelations, Marvel titles

Backward Compatible Games(estimated titles)

600+ compatible titles

200+ compatible titles

Upcoming Performance Enhancement(text)

No major announcement

PSSR2 AI upscaling (2026, free)

Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)(USD)

$499 (Xbox Series X)

$499 (PS5 Standard)

Digital Console Price (USD)(USD)

$599.99

RAM Memory(GB)

16GB

16GB GDDR6

SSD Transfer Speed(GB/s)

560 GB/s

825 GB/s

Game Pass Subscription Games(titles)

500+ games included

400+ games (PS Plus Extra)

Global Sales (2026)(millions)

25 million units

40 million units

Market Share 2026(%)

27.5%

72.5%

Backwards Compatibility Range(generations)

4 generations (Xbox original to Series)

2-3 generations (PS2-PS4 selective)

Backward Compatibility Generations(generations)

4 generations

2 generations

Backwards Compatible Generations(previous consoles)

Xbox One, 360, Original Xbox (4 generations)

Select PS4 titles only (1 generation)

WiFi Standard

WiFi 7

—

Storage Expansion Cost(USD per 1TB)

$220

$230

Game Pass Monthly Cost(USD)

$9.99-$16.99

PlayStation Plus: $9.99-$17.99

Game Pass Library Size(games)

500+ games

PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium (not equivalent)

Base Model Price (USD)(USD)

$499

Shading Units(count)

3328 shading units

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Memory Interface(bit)

320-bit interface

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Game Pass Titles(count)

3500+ titles

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GPU Rendering Improvement(percent faster)

Baseline (100%)

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2025-2026 AAA Exclusive Titles(games)

3-4 major titles

6-8 major titles

Controller Haptic Technology(specification)

Standard vibration

Advanced haptic feedback + adaptive triggers

Maximum Resolution Output(pixels)

4K (3840×2160)

Native 4K Performance Target(FPS)

60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS

Ray Tracing Support

Hardware-accelerated, full support

2026 Exclusive Titles Available(games)

8 major exclusives

18 major exclusives

Backward Compatibility Support(text)

Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles

Limited PS4 backward compatibility

Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost)(USD)

$10.99/month (Game Pass Core)

$9.99/month (PlayStation Plus Essential)

Game Pass/Plus Library Size(titles)

500+ titles (Game Pass Ultimate)

750+ titles (PlayStation Plus tiers)

Controller Haptic Feedback

Standard vibration only

Advanced haptic feedback with adaptive triggers

Year-over-Year Sales Growth(%)

-2.9%

+2.9%

Launch Price (2026 MSRP)(USD)

$499

Years of Optimization(years)

Current generation (4 years optimized)

6 years of custom optimization

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