The likelihood of the PS5 Pro’s release is increasingly certain, with industry insiders suggesting a potential launch as early as September 2024. Some reports indicate that the PS5 Pro has been in development since early 2022, internally referred to as “Project Trinity” by Sony.
Rumors about the PS5 Pro’s specifications have surfaced, including significant upgrades such as DLSS-like frame generation technology.
Upgrade #1 — DLSS-like frame generation tech:
Sony and AMD are reportedly collaborating on a version of Nvidia’s DLSS for the PS5 Pro, enhancing frame rates through lower resolution rendering and intelligent upscaling. This technology, if accurate, could lead to a performance boost of up to 50%, potentially enabling certain titles to run at 4K/120 fps.
Upgrade #2 — An 8K “Performance Mode”:
The upgraded GPU and increased RAM of the PS5 Pro are rumored to support 8K gaming, with a special “performance mode” for this resolution. However, skepticism arises regarding the market saturation of 8K TVs and the feasibility of running games in 8K at acceptable frame rates.
Upgrade #3 — Accelerated ray tracing:
The PS5 Pro is rumored to feature “accelerated ray tracing,” a more efficient form of ray tracing that manages system memory effectively. This improvement, along with increased memory bandwidth, could allow the PS5 Pro to handle games with ray tracing features at faster frame rates.
Upgrade #4 — A beefed-up GPU:
Leaked specifications suggest a substantial GPU upgrade for the PS5 Pro, potentially reaching 14.33 TFLOPs. This would surpass the Xbox Series X, making the PS5 Pro a formidable console, especially when combined with DLSS-like frame generation tech and the rumored 8K performance mode.
While these details remain speculative until officially confirmed by Sony, the potential enhancements indicate a significant leap in performance for the PS5 Pro, positioning it as a powerhouse in the console market.
