Determining when is the right time to buy the latest gaming console can be a very important decision for gamers. So, this time we will review the differences between PS4 and PS5.
Some of us are loyal fans who can't wait to have one technology up to date as soon as the new console is released.
However, there are also those who are more careful, carefully considering what they will get from the new console.
Are you the second one? If so, then you can see the difference PS4 and PS5 below before buying it!
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These two great consoles have their own characteristics that make us confused about which one to choose. So, let's discuss the differences!
First, the difference between PS4 and PS5 is in terms of design. PS5 appears with a very different design. The main color is white with cool black accents.
In terms of size, the PS5 is bigger than the PS4. But for the digital version of the PS5, it tends to be slimmer because it doesn't have one Blu-ray disc drive.
Not only for design, the PS5 design which is like the letter 'V' also reduces risks overheating when you're having fun playing games. The PS5 is also heavier, around 4.8 Kg, while the PS4 is only around 3.3 Kg. The PS4 controller is also lighter at around 70g, so it is more comfortable when playing for a long time.
So, in terms of design, the PS5 has characteristics that are more futuristic and safe for playing for a long time. For those of you who like it styles nowadays, PS5 could be a good choice!
The second difference between PS4 and PS5 is performance. Both of them are different. Even though they are both from AMD, the PS5 has a faster CPU, around 1.52x that of the PS4. Performance floating pointIt's also higher, around 6.16 TFLOPS compared to PS4. The RAM is also bigger than the previous one.
The PS5 also has a larger memory bandwidth, around 272GB/s, and a faster GPU Clock Speed, around 1430MHz, than the PS4. Even in terms of shading units, the PS5 wins with 1152 shading units and 18 computing units more.
Well, the PS5 also has technology multithreading which can provide extra performance by separating the physical core of the processor into a virtual core. So each core can multitask well.
When it comes to data storage, the PS5 already uses an NVMe SSD which has a higher bandwidth than a SATA SSD. So, the data read/write speed is much faster than a regular SATA SSD. Loading games on PS5 is also super fast!
There are many games exclusive, compatible with PS VR and PS VR 2, and has haptic feedback create a more realistic gaming experience. But, for the amount games available, PS4 is still the winner with 2761 more games than PS5.
So, in terms of performance and technology, PS5 has a big advantage. But PS4 is still okay if you have a lot games favorites that you have collected.
When we talk about graphical display, the PS5 is clearly superior. The reason is, so far the PS4 has only been able to display images with a maximum resolution of 1080p to 4K.
But now with the PS5, the visual experience is like a super-HD screen with resolutions reaching 4K at 120Hz to even 8K. This is a really significant difference between PS4 and PS5.
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So, that was a brief explanation of the differences between PS4 and PS5, and don't forget, after choosing your dream console, you can top up your favorite games at VCGamers Marketplace!
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