By Sagar V. Mankar Moore’s Law is Dead, a reputable source in the gaming industry, has disclosed the leaked PlayStation 5 Pro documents in his YouTube video today.
According to the leaked documentation, the PlayStation 5 Pro, codenamed “Trinity,” will boast a significant performance upgrade over the standard PS5.
If you don’t know, Sony uses codenames for their future development project inspired by The Matrix (Ya! Keanu Reeves movie), this time it’s Project Trinity for PS5 Pro (PS4 Pro – ‘Neo’ and PS VR – ‘Morpheus’).
Project Trinity has been in development since early 2022.
What Are the Confirmed PS5 Pro Specs?
The leaked documents reveal several key details about the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro, codenamed “Trinity.”
Here are highlights of the confirmed specifications:
- Rendering performance up to 45% faster than the standard PS5
- 2-3x faster ray tracing performance, with some cases seeing up to 4x improvement
- 33.5 Teraflops of computing power
- Support for resolutions up to 8K (planned for a future SDK version)
- Custom machine learning architecture
- AI Accelerator capable of 300 TOPS of 8-bit computation and 67 TFLOPS of 16-bit floating-point operations
- Utilizes Sony’s proprietary PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) upscaling and anti-aliasing solution
Boost in Rendering Performance
Rendering is the process of generating an image from a model by computing the color values for each pixel, taking into account factors such as lighting, textures, and materials.
In the context of gaming, rendering is a crucial aspect that determines the visual quality and fidelity of the graphics displayed on the screen.
The more powerful the rendering capabilities of a gaming console, the more detailed and realistic the in-game environments, characters, and effects can appear.
The leaked specs for the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal a massive boost in rendering performance, promising up to 45% faster rendering compared to the base PlayStation 5.
This substantial increase in raw graphics processing power dedicated to rendering is a game-changer, allowing for more complex and intricate scenes to be generated in real-time with greater detail and accuracy.
Faster Ray Tracing
Ray tracing is a rendering technique that simulates the physical behavior of light, calculating the precise path that rays of light take as they interact with virtual objects and surfaces in a 3D environment.
This advanced technology produces extremely realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections, resulting in stunningly lifelike visuals that elevate the overall graphics quality to new heights.
The leaked specs indicate that the PlayStation 5 Pro will boast a significant boost in ray tracing performance, offering a staggering 2x to 4x improvement over the base PS5.
With this massive leap in ray tracing capabilities, the console will be able to render intricate lighting effects, accurate shadows, and highly detailed reflections with unprecedented fidelity and precision.
33.5 Teraflops of Computing Power
The PlayStation 5 Pro’s reported 33.5 Teraflops of computing power dwarfs the capabilities of its predecessor and its primary competitor.
In comparison, the standard PlayStation 5 boasts a respectable 10.3 Teraflops, while the Xbox Series X tops out at 12 Teraflops.
This means that the PS5 Pro will offer a staggering 3.25x more raw computational performance than the base PS5 and nearly 2.8x the processing muscle of the Xbox Series X.
Such a massive leap in Teraflops not only translates to significant improvements in graphics rendering, ray tracing, and overall visual fidelity but also opens up new possibilities for more complex game mechanics, physics simulations, and advanced AI systems.
Utilizes Sony’s proprietary PSSR
While both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S employ upscaling and anti-aliasing techniques to enhance visual quality, the PlayStation 5 Pro takes things to a whole new level with Sony’s proprietary PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) technology.
Unlike the traditional upscaling methods used in the current-gen consoles, PSSR leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to intelligently analyze and reconstruct images, delivering sharper details and smoother edges without the performance hit associated with resource-intensive super-sampling techniques.
This cutting-edge AI-powered solution gives the PS5 Pro a distinct advantage over its counterparts, enabling it to achieve visuals that rival native high-resolution rendering while maintaining smooth performance.
Native 8K Supports for future SDK version
While the current PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles are capable of outputting 8K resolution, game developers have primarily focused on optimizing for 4K gaming experiences.
However, the leaked specs for the PlayStation 5 Pro indicate that Sony is planning to take things a step further by incorporating native 8K support in future software development kit (SDK) versions.
It will enable developers to harness the immense processing power of the PS5 Pro to render games at a staggering 8K resolution, offering an unparalleled level of visual fidelity and detail.
This forward-thinking approach positions the PS5 Pro as a future-proof console, ready to embrace the next generation of ultra-high-definition displays.
What is the New AI Accelerator
Powering the PlayStation 5 Pro’s advanced machine learning capabilities is a dedicated AI Accelerator, a specialized hardware component designed to handle AI and neural network workloads with unprecedented efficiency.
With 300 TOPS of 8-bit computation at its disposal, the PS5 Pro’s AI Accelerator can handle complex neural network inference tasks with ease, enabling innovative features like Sony’s proprietary PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) upscaling technology.
Additionally, the 67 TFLOPS of 16-bit floating-point performance provides the computational muscle necessary for demanding real-time calculations, such as advanced physics simulations, particle effects, and intricate rendering techniques like ray tracing.
Backward Compatibility and Future Support
Existing PS5 games can be patched to take advantage of the PS5 Pro’s additional power, ensuring an improved gaming experience.
Additionally, future game releases are expected to offer full support for both the base PS5 and the PS5 Pro from day one, ensuring a seamless transition for gamers.
Developers Getting Their Hands on It
According to Insider Gaming, development kits for the PS5 Pro have been available to first-party studios since September 2023, while third-party developers gained access in January 2024.
Additionally, test kits identical to the final product are expected to be distributed to developers starting in Spring 2024.
Targeting Holiday 2024 Launch, But Delays Possible
While Sony is currently aiming for a tentative holiday 2024 release for the PlayStation 5 Pro, Insider Gaming and IGN reports that the launch date could be subject to change.
The potential delay is attributed to the lack of first-party game releases on the PlayStation 5 this year, which may impact Sony’s overall strategy or potentially align with the GTA 6 release date.