Mark Cerny has concluded his discussion about the highly-anticipated PS5 Pro. We now have a clearer view of the distinct features this mid-cycle refresh brings to our gaming experience. By enhancing overall rendering power by 45% due to an upgraded GPU, the PS5 Pro emerges as a significant leap from the original console.

The PS5 Pro aims to augment your gaming experiences by optimizing game fidelity and consistently achieving higher framerates. Consequently, gamers will less likely toggle between 'performance' and 'fidelity' options when starting a game. The improved GPU, housing 67% more Compute Units, facilitates additional ray tracing effects and leverages AI upscaling using PlayStation's revolutionary Spectral Super Resolution software.

In a recent Technical Presentation, Sony unveiled that the PS5 Pro has a unique Game Boost feature. This allows more than 8,500 games from the PS4 library to be enhanced with improved image quality. Another distinction from the original PS5 is the inclusion of WiFi 7, a step-up from the previously used WiFi 6. The PS5 Pro also supports virtual refresh rates and is compatible with 8K TVs. However, note that the original PS5 also initially carried 8K compatibility, which has since been withdrawn.

The PS5 Pro also outperforms the original console in terms of storage capacity. Originally released with 825GB, the PS5 Pro will house a 2TB SSD, likely the same custom model as was included in the original. Sony remains tight-lipped about upgraded CPU functions or system memory specifications, leading us to assume that the PS5 Pro operates on the same AMD Zen 2 structure and 16GB high-speed RAM.

Besides performance upgrades, aesthetic improvements can be spotted on the PS5 Pro. The newly introduced wider set of grills is a distinctive design change that separates it from the preceding console visually. According to the blog, the "height is the same size as the original PS5, and the width is the same size as the current PS5 model". Therefore, it seems that we can look forward to a slimmer yet taller console design.

Comparison of PS5 Pro and Original PS5 Specs

Categories	PS5 Slim	PS5 Pro
CPU	AMD Ryzen Zen 2 (8 cores, 16 threads, 3.5GHz)	AMD Ryzen Zen 2 (8 cores, 16 threads, 3.5GHz)
GPU	AMD Radeon RDNA 2 (10.28 teraflops, ray tracing acceleration)	Unknown
RAM	16GB GDDR6 at 448GB/s	16GB GDDR6 at 448GB/s
Storage	825GB SSD (5.5GB/s read)	2TB SSD (5.5GB/s read)
Output	4K 120Hz, HDMI 2.1	4K 120Hz, HDMI 2.1, 8K
WiFi	Wifi 6	Wifi 7
Dimensions	H: 9.6cm | W: 35.8cm	H: 10.4cm | W: 35.8cm
Price	$499.99 / £479.99	$699.99 / £699.99

Graphics: PS5 Pro Vs PS5

Graphical prowess is where the PS5 Pro is placing its bets. The new model promises a 45% boost in rendering speed with added resources for ray tracing and AI upscaling. This means gamers can experience more lifelike and intense reflections on the PS5 Pro compared to its predecessor. Furthermore, the new console offers advanced frame rate capabilities, eliminating the need to compromise between visual quality and performance.

Sony is also adding an AI upscaling feature to the PS5 Pro, a feature that is absent from the original console. This revolutionary software allows the PS5 Pro to use machine-learning AI to boost scene details and sharpness, creating a richer and more immersive gaming experience.

Storage: PS5 Pro Vs PS5

The PS5 Pro is set to come with a 2TB storage compared to the original PS5's 825GB. This is a substantial upgrade that will provide users with a more streamlined gaming experience.

CPU: PS5 Pro Vs PS5

As of now, it appears that the PS5 Pro houses the same AMD Ryzen Zen 2 CPU as the original console. Any updates concerning this will be provided if more information becomes available.