Leaked PlayStation 5 Pro benchmark shows increased dynamic resolution range at maximum settings without PSSR vs. base model, 8K option, and PSSR improvements

A PlayStation 5 Pro benchmark shared and leaked online a few hours ago offers a good overview of how games will improve on the soon-to-be-released new console.

An unnamed developer asked about previous leaks sent Moore's Law is Dead early test footage of one of its games comparing performance on the base model and Pro model side by side, complete with framerates displayed. According to the footage, this game uses a dynamic resolution range of 1080p-1600p with a mix of medium and high settings and runs at 45 to 60 FPS on the base model. The same game on the PlayStation 5 Pro uses a higher dynamic resolution range of 1600p-2160p, without PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, at max settings and runs at a constant 60 frames per second with no dropouts. The developer is considering trying 4K resolution and 120Hz modes in the future.

In addition to the early test footage, the unnamed developer also provided some additional information about the PlayStation 5 Pro. The console offers an option for 8K, which has only been confirmed for Gran Turismo 7 so far, and has access to an additional 1.2GB of RAM thanks to a Memory System Efficiency system. According to documentation provided by Sony, the console also exceeds the bandwidth increase by 28% in real-world use. High CPU Frequency Mode also offers 10% more CPU power at just under 1.5% GPU power, giving developers more options if needed.

Things also seem to be looking up for the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaler. The PlayStation 5 Pro's AI-powered upscaler was recently updated to version 9.4, which improves image quality over version 9.0 and uses only 250MB of RAM. Available memory doesn't seem to be an issue for the system either, as Sony added just enough usable RAM, according to this developer.

While the PlayStation 5 Pro's technical presentation was definitely exciting, it didn't go into as much detail as this leaked benchmark. Hopefully Sony will provide better information on how the console will improve games in the near future, as the footage shared doesn't look all that impressive. The console's high price will still be unjustified for most gamers, but with better information making it clear what the console's improved specs and PSSR upscaler can do, more gamers may be willing to upgrade to the system.

The PlayStation 5 Pro will be released worldwide on November 7th.