Latest PS5 Pro Leaks Reveal 16.7 TFLOPS GPU with 16GB GDDR6 VRAM and 2GB DDR5 System RAM

In just four days, Sony is gearing up to unveil the PlayStation 5 Pro, slated for release on November 7 and priced at $699 USD. At this cost, Sony promises a significant leap in both resolution and framerate, thanks to its AI-powered PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). This, along with a beefed-up CPU and GPU, makes it a more powerful version compared to the original PlayStation 5 that launched back in November 2020. With no equivalent offering from Microsoft’s Xbox range, it seems like Sony is comfortably sitting on the high-end console gaming throne. Just last night, a YouTube video surfaced, showcasing an apparent teardown of what is being hailed as the most robust console to date.

The teardown video, seemingly obtained from a Portuguese console repair shop, shows an inner layout reminiscent of the PlayStation 5 Slim model. Observers have noted that while the two models share similarities, the Pro’s design tweaks appear intentional to prevent compatibility with Slim faceplates, which adds credibility to the video’s authenticity.

While these resemblances are intriguing, the teardown doesn’t reveal much else unless you’re interested in peering inside the machine. After all, inspecting the internals does not really predict performance outcomes. For those figures, we’re turning our attention to a widely-discussed Twitter post that’s been circulating this week.

According to a Twitter post by @videotechuk_, known for leaking information on Rockstar Games, some PlayStation 5 Pro specifications have been revealed. Although most of the details align with expectations, it’s confirmed that the PS5 Pro will stick with the same Zen 2 architecture as the standard PS5. Sony likely decided to keep it for full compatibility, though some rumors suggested potential support for overclocking relative to the base model.

One striking aspect of this leak is the report that the PS5 Pro’s GPU will boast an impressive 16.7 teraflops, with a full 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM dedicated solely to graphics, unlike the shared setup found in the base models. Additionally, the PlayStation 5 Pro is rumored to feature 2GB of DDR5 RAM for dedicated system functions, marking a shift from the previous unified memory design.

Now, four years after the initial PlayStation 5 launch in November 2020, enthusiasm for Sony’s new Pro model is palpable among gamers. Despite being the second mid-generation “Pro” upgrade, it remains a compelling choice for those not inclined toward Xbox or PC gaming. Early benchmarks show promising advances in PSSR image quality and support for real-time ray tracing graphics, indicating a bright future for this enhanced console.