The PS5 Pro is at the center of all conversations. The burning question that everyone is rightly asking is when this new version of the PlayStation 5 will be released. Unfortunately, it looks like we have bad news on this matter.
Given the current success of the PS5, it is natural that its more advanced version, the PS5 Pro, arouses great curiosity and expectations among gamers. After all, the release of a “new” console from Sony is always an event in itself. However, it seems that we should not hope too much for an announcement any time soon, in the words of a very reputable and recognized insider in the industry. Explanations.
The PS5 Pro, an announcement not immediately available?
A knowledgeable insider therefore pointed out that fans should temper their expectations regarding the announcement and release date of the PS5 Pro at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. Yes, Sony announced its annual presentation at CES, which has sparked speculation about a possible mid-generation PS5 upgrade. Except that…
Tom Henderson, who first revealed the existence of the PS5 Pro, claims that this improved version of the console will arrive at the end of 2024. Unless Sony changes its plans, he expects the company to announce the console sometime in the third quarter of 2024, which is consistent with announcement history. Neither the PS5 Slim nor the PlayStation Portal – both of which were also revealed by Henderson – were announced 9 to 10 months in advance. Then it’s a question of logic. Given that Sony’s presentation at CES 2024 will take place on January 8th, it’s very unlikely that we’ll get any hint of the PS5 Pro at all, let alone any information about its specifications or release date.
Although Henderson has a good track record of predictions, we recommend taking all rumors and information with a grain of salt. However, the PS5 Pro appears to be all but confirmed, with Henderson even suggesting that console specs could soon be leaked as development kits are on their way to third-party developers. You have to be patient.
A powerful console, but you have to be patient
As for the performance rumors, the PS5 Pro would use a custom Zen 2 generation APU processor, similar to that of the current PS5 but with a slight tweak. This processor could reach a maximum frequency of 4GHz, compared to 3.5GHz for the standard version, and would benefit from a finer engraving of 5nm instead of 7nm, which could mean smaller size, lower consumption and higher speed.
On the graphics side, the PS5 Pro could represent a significant improvement with the doubling of GPU calculation units from 36 (for the standard PS5) to 60 units and a frequency of 2500-2800 MHz compared to the variable 2.23 MHz in the standard version. This performance increase would be accompanied by a significant improvement in memory, with a data rate that could reach 18,000 MT/s compared to the current 14,000 MT/s, while retaining the original console’s 16 GB GDDR 6 memory.
Although the full specifications have not yet been fully revealed, preliminary analysis from insiders such as RedGamingTech suggests that the PS5 Pro’s performance could reach 21 teraflops, possibly double that of the current PS5.
