PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR Upscaling Will Make It Feel Like 100% Faster Than Base Model; Will Allow Some Games to Go From Medium to Epic Settings

Despite the PlayStation 5 Pro’s CPU and RAM not seeing significant improvements over the base model, the upcoming mid-generation refresh system promises to feel 100% more powerful, thanks to upscaling. Let’s delve into the details.

The Power of PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution)

• What is PSSR? The PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) is an AI-powered upscaling technology that enhances game visuals. Powered by an AI Accelerator, it provides antialiasing solutions and improves rendering speed.
• How Does It Work? PSSR takes existing game content and upscales it, making it less blurry and more visually appealing. While the CPU and RAM improvements contribute to actual performance gains, upscaling plays a crucial role in bridging the gap.
• Actual Improvements vs. Upscaling: Developers will experience a split: 50% from genuine improvements (such as GPU enhancements) and 50% from upscaling. This synergy makes the PlayStation 5 Pro feel significantly more potent than the base model.
• Ray Tracing and Resolution: For Alderon Games’ titles, the PlayStation 5 Pro could enable ray tracing if the game already runs at 60 FPS on the base model. Additionally, the extra power allows for less blurry visuals, although upscaling remains essential.
• Epic Settings: The GPU improvements might even allow some games to run at epic settings instead of the usual medium settings. Developers can explore 120Hz modes with tweaked graphics settings.

The Future of Gaming

The PlayStation 5 Pro, although yet to be officially announced, promises exciting advancements. With PSSR, games can achieve higher resolutions, smoother framerates, and an overall more immersive experience. Stay tuned for further updates!