PS5 vs. Xbox Series X Comparison Chart - PlayStation 5 Guide - IGN (2024)

The PS5 vs. Xbox Series X Comparison Chart provides an easy visual aid to compare hardware, user interface, media compatibility and other features of the "next-gen" systems between the PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X (Formerly known as the Xbox Scarlett).

There are still some "TBAs" on this page for some more intricate details we likely will know more about when the consoles are closer to their launch date. However, the main technical specs, pricing, and dates for both consoles have now been revealed! Some of the information below is from Microsoft's reveal of the Xbox Series X tech spec reveal, Sony's tech spec reveal presentation, Wired's interview with Sony's Mark Cerny and its follow-up report, as well as more information from Gamespot's interview with Phil Spencer.

PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X Hardware Features

Feature PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Price
$499,

$399 (Digital Edition)

$499 $299
Release Date
November 12th, 2020 (Select Countries),

November 19th (Worldwide)

November 10th, 2020
Optical Drive 4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive (Digital Edition excluded) 4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive None
RAM 16GB GDDR6 RAM (256-bit) 16 GB GDDR6 RAM 10GB GDDR6 RAM
Memory Bandwidth 448GB/s 10GB at 560GB/s, 6GB at 335GB/s 8GB at 224GB/s,

2GB at 56GB/s

CPU 8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5HGz 8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.8GHz (3.6GHz with SMT)
GPU Custom AMD Radeon RDNA Navi 10.28 Teraflops, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz - (Supports Ray Tracing and 3D Audio via Tempest Engine) Custom AMD Radeon RDNA Navi 12 Teraflops, 52 CUs at 1.825GHz - (Supports DirectX Ray Tracing) Custom AMD Radeon RDNA 4 Teraflops, 20 CUs at 1.55GHz - (Supports DirectX Ray Tracing)
Video Output 4K, 120hz refresh rate, 8K Support Native 4K, 8K Support, Up to 120hz 1440p, 4K Support through playback or upscaling, 120fps
Peak GPU Shader Throughput TBA Variable Rate Shading (prioritizing individual shading)
Data Transfer Speed (I/O Throughput) 5.5GB/S (Raw), 8-9GB/S (Compressed) 2.4gB/s (Raw), 4.8GB/s (Compressed)
Storage Custom 825GB SSD Storage Drive 1 TB NVMe SSD Storage Drive 512GB NVME SSD Storage Drive
External Storage NVMe SSD Slot, USB HDD Support Seagate Proprietary External 1TB SSD Expansion Card, USB 3.2 HDD Support
Backwards Compatibility PlayStation 4 Games, PSVR Xbox 360, Xbox One, Accessories
Streaming Game Service
Remote Play (TBA) Project xCloud
Quick Resume TBA Support multiple games at once
Subscription Service PlayStation Plus Xbox Live
USB TBA Front: One Type-A USB Port

Rear: 1TB External SSD Slot

A/V Hookups 8K Support Native 4K, 8K Support, 2 HDMI 2.1 Ports HDMI 2.1 Port, Upscaled 4K Support
Wi-Fi Direct (for Device Connection) TBA TBA
Game DVR TBA TBA
RemovableHard Drive TBA TBA
Cloud Storage TBA TBA
Play As You Download TBA TBA
Remote Download TBA TBA
Account Access from Multiple Consoles TBA TBA
Mandatory Game Installs TBA TBA
Required Internet Connection TBA TBA
Used Game Fee TBA No
Digital game sharing or gifting TBA TBA
Cross Game Chat TBA TBA
Motion Control TBA TBA
Second Screen TBA TBA
Voice Commands TBA TBA
Live Streaming TBA TBA
Reputation Preservation TBA TBA
Web Connection TBA Ethernet
BlueTooth TBA Yes (Plus Radio Connection for Controllers)
IR TBA TBA
Power Supply (PSU) TBA TBA
Near Field Communication (NFC) TBA TBA
Region Locked TBA TBA

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Controller Comparison Chart

Feature PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X
Controllers PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller Xbox Series X Wireless Controller, Xbox One Controller Compatible
Controller Features Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Microphone Array Haptic Feedback, Hybrid D-Pad, Dynamic Latency Input, Bluetooth Low Energy Pairing
Content Sharing Create Button*

Social Platforms TBA

Share Button

Social Platforms TBA

Headset Compatible Yes Yes (Backward Compatible)
Controller Batteries Rechargable Internal Battery AA Batteries (x2)
Charging Cables USB Type C Charging Cable USB Type C Charging Cable
Motion Control TBA TBA
  • The PS5 Dualsense Controller will feature an updated share button called a "Create" Button that can still share captured content with others, but will also promise new features to be revealed at a later date

Online Feature Comparison Chart

Online Services PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X
Online Game Play Paid Access Via PS+ Subscription Paid Access Via Xbox Live Gold Subscription
Streaming Game Services TBA TBA
Netflix TBA TBA
HBO Go TBA TBA
Skype TBA TBA
ESPN TBA TBA
Hulu Plus TBA TBA
IGN App TBA TBA
Game DVR TBA TBA
Streaming Game Video TBA TBA
Web Browser TBA TBA
NFL Application TBA TBA

Console Bundle Comparison Chart

This chart will compare the physical contents of the launch day bundles of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

Feature PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X
Controllers

Headset

AV Cables

Charging Cables

Camera

Trial Subscription

Colors

Additional Details

  • The Playstation 5 will debut the use of variable frequencies - called a "boost", which allows it to boost performance regardless of ambient temperature, where it analyze workloads on GPU/CPU and adjust the frequencies to match - allowing it to hit GPU frequencies at a high rate instead of hitting a power spike and lowering performance.
  • The PlayStation 5 will allow you to choose which part of a game you download first, and will also let you delete part of a game's save data. Rather than deleting the whole game, you can remove the multiplayer or campaign if you're finished with it. [3]
  • The next DualShock will have adaptive triggers, haptic feedback instead of the rumble motor, and an "improved speaker." [4]

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