How do the specs of the PS5 and Xbox Series X compare?

There has always been a fierce battle between the Play Station and Xbox in the gaming console domain. The latest consoles of the two are PS5 and Xbox Series X, so PS5 Vs Xbox Series X would be the right comparison.

After reviewing both consoles, it’s safe to say that both are remarkable with 8K resolution, better fps, boosted processors, and enhanced SSDs. However, both can’t always win and there needs to be one better of the two. In this article, we would be determining which one is the superior gaming console based on multiple factors.

We will be discussing everything from design to performance and based on all relevant factors we will crown a winner of this battle. Both PlayStation and Xbox have outdone themselves and have introduced a new level of gaming experience. Here is the complete comparison for the two most elite gaming devices today.

PS5 Specifications:

• Price: $500/$400 (PS5 Digital Edition)
• Backward Compatibility: Nearly all of the PS4 games and optimized PS4 Pro games.
• GPU: AMD RDNA 2 Teraflop 10.3
• CPU:  3.5 GHz AMD Zen 2, 8-Core
• RAM: GDDR6 16GB RAM.
• Storage: Custom SSD 825 GB.
• Resolution: Supported up to 8K.
• Optical Disc Drive: 4K UHD Blu-ray.

As you can see the specs of PS5 are impressive play stations that have had some significant upgrades from their predecessor PS4.

Xbox Series X Specifications:

• Price: $500.
• Backward Compatibility: All Xbox One games, selected games from Xbox 360 plus Xbox original games.
• GPU: AMD RDNA 2 Teraflop 12.0
• CPU:  3.8 GHz AMD Zen 2, 8-Core 
• RAM: GDDR6 16GB RAM.
• Storage: Custom SSD 1 TB.
• Resolution: Supported up to 8K.
• Optical Disc Drive: 4K UHD Blu-ray.

Xbox Series X is an impressive console as well but specifications only show half the picture and you might find something different from what you suspect from seeing the specifications when the comparison in terms of performance begins.

Performance Test:

It’s often difficult to measure the performance of such high-end gaming devices due to the lack of tools that measure frame rate in depth. However, an effective way to do so is by comparing similar games qualitatively. Games such as Assassins Creed Valhalla and Devil May Cry 5 (Special Edition) can help you measure the load time when you fast travel from one part of the map to another. Games such as The Latter can help in noticing even a slight drop in the frame rate.

When compared with PS5 and Xbox Series X, PS5 secured a few-second lead in-game loading. Whereas, it may have taken a second or two longer for Xbox Series X in-game loading but the Xbox Series X managed to lead in ray-tracing by a hairline. The overall contrast and lighting were slightly better.

Although comparing Xbox Series X and PS5 wasn’t that easy based on these games but they were the ones available for both. It might take a few years to notice some more differences but for now, PS5 gets a lead in terms of overall performance, as the load time was substantially better than Xbox’s.

Game Comparison:

Both the Xbox Series X and PS5 offer amazing games that create a new level of gaming. However, Xbox has a fundamentally different approach, as they assume that users would want to continue the modified versions of the games they left off in the Xbox One or original Xbox games. PS55 on the other hand has an exclusive range of games that appeal to the masses. Although to be fair PS5 also features most of the PS4 games.

Both consoles feature third-party titles that are for Xbox as well as PS5 but in terms of first-party titles PS5 comes with a series of amazing games such as Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sackboy, Astro’s Playroom and more.

Although Xbox Series X didn’t bring out any first-party titles when it was launched Microsoft did manage to bring out some amazing game optimizable options for games such as Gears 5, Ori, the Will of the Wisps, and Forza Horizon 4.

However, even with Xbox’s impressive optimizable options, there’s no denying the fact that PS5 is ahead in games, as they tend to give multiple games with new and better storylines.

New games have advanced requirements and old motherboards aren’t cutting it. Therefore, people prefer to buy a used gaming motherboard because it is a cost-effective and efficient way to enjoy the latest games.

Design Comparison:

The design comparison is mostly determined in terms of personal preference but keeps in mind that the appearance factor is a quite impactful one, we will provide an unbiased opinion of which design is best in appearance and functionality.

Whenever we talk about design, we cannot ignore the fact that PS5 has managed to bring out an impressive and innovative sandwich design with glowing white on the sides and plenty of room for airflow. The design may seem to be slightly larger than the design of Xbox Series X but is one to catch the eye almost instantly.

At the same time, the Xbox Series X comes with a rather bulky design but is simpler in design, as the disc ejection button and the power button are not disguised. You won’t have trouble keeping it clean for fingerprints.

However, after analyzing the two closely, it’s settled that when it comes to design, the Ps5 has scored a decisive win by launching an innovative and elegant design.

Conclusive Thoughts:

Rather than a comparison, it’s more like a personal preference for people when it comes to choosing the best console amongst Xbox Series X and the PS5. There are different games and different controllers but we need a comparison for people who wish to get the one best in performance, design, and all other factors.

Nevertheless, after a series of tests and market analysis, there could be only one winner of the two, and all odds were in favor of the PS5. PS5 rises ahead in most of the judging factors such as performance, games, and design. It might take a few more years to know more differences between the two but as of now, PS5 leads the domain of gaming consoles.

The current demand for gaming along with the demand for enhanced computer hardware that has resulted in increasing the prices significantly. Due to which most gamers are constantly searching for a used gaming motherboard to replace or upgrade their old one.