PS5 Pro: Ushering in a Ray Traced Future for Gaming?

Ray Tracing on PS5:

• Existing games like Devil May Cry 5, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Spider-Man 2 utilize ray tracing, but performance varies.
• Elden Ring is an example where ray tracing activation reduces frames per second (FPS).

PS5 Pro: Ushering in a Ray Traced Future for Gaming?

 PS5 Pro Leaks:

• Specs were leaked and confirmed by multiple sources.
• It’s a mid-generation hardware refresh with improvements.
• CPU stays the same but gets a “High CPU Frequency Mode” for a 10% boost.
• GPU receives a significant upgrade for faster rendering and improved ray tracing performance.

Ray Tracing on Current PS5:

• Several games already offer ray tracing, including Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Spider-Man 2. However, the effectiveness and performance impact differ significantly between titles.
• Elden Ring serves as a prime example. When Digital Foundry analyzed its ray tracing implementation, they found a noticeable drop in frames per second (FPS) on the PS5 version once ray tracing was enabled. This highlights the current PS5’s limitations in handling ray tracing at consistently high performance levels.

PS5 Pro Hardware Enhancements:

• Leaks regarding the PS5 Pro’s specifications have surfaced and been validated by multiple sources like Moore’s Law, Insider Gaming, and The Verge. These leaks point towards a mid-generation upgrade focusing on improved hardware capabilities.
• While the CPU architecture remains the same, it will reportedly include a “High CPU Frequency Mode” that should provide a 10% performance boost.
• The most significant upgrade lies in the GPU. The PS5 Pro’s enhanced GPU is expected to deliver faster rendering overall, with a particular focus on improving ray tracing performance. This suggests that the PS5 Pro might be able to handle ray tracing effects with minimal impact on frame rates compared to the base PS5.