Next-gen graphics comparison between Xbox and PlayStation

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Next-gen graphics comparison between Xbox and PlayStation

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Here is a graphics comparison of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt between Xbox, PlayStation and PC after the next-gen update.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the big topic today and accordingly you can expect numerous news reports today. We continue with a graphics comparison between Xbox, PlayStation and PC after the next-gen update.

Ray tracing mode on consoles only applies to the global illumination of the Sun, Moon and Fire on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Other reflections do not exist on consoles and are reserved for PC. The Xbox Series S doesn’t even offer ray tracing.

Xbox Series X

  • Raytracing mode: dynamic 2560 × 1440p/30fps (usually 1188p)
  • Performance mode: dynamic 3840 × 2160p/60fps (typically 1548p)

PlayStation 5

  • Raytracing mode: dynamic 2560 × 1440p/30fps (usually 1188p)
  • Performance mode: dynamic 3840 × 2160p/60fps (typically 1548p)

Xbox Series S

  • Quality Mode: Dynamic 2560 × 1440p/30fps (1440p typical)
  • Performance mode: 1080p/60fps

Analysis revealed that the PlayStation 5 offers better SSR reflections in performance mode in a few areas compared to the Xbox Series X. In return, the PlayStation 5 has a slightly clearer pop-in than the other versions.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt loading time comparison

  • PlayStation 5 – 13.26 seconds
  • PC Max – 13.83 seconds
  • Xbox Series X – 16.60 seconds
  • Xbox Series S – 16.73 seconds

The Xbox Series X is better at ray tracing, but the PS5 performs better in Performance mode and the PS5 has better load times. In some areas, the Xbox Series X has higher resolution than the PS5 and vice versa, but overall both have a similar average resolution. Quality mode is recommended on Xbox Series S, while Performance mode is recommended on PS5 and Xbox Series X.

The complete analysis can be seen here:

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