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[ethomaz]

Isn’t the XSX RAM 320 bit?

10GB yes... the others 6GB are 192bits.

 

[ethomaz]

You don't really need SMP if your cpu will be dedicated to a fixed set of cooperating processes.

Both CPUs are 8 cores / 16 threads... both have SMP.
The difference is clock with clear advantage for Xbox.

 

[Dirk Benedict]

PS5 is disappointing. I'll more-than-likely still get it, but it won't be day one till I see some compelling games that can only be played on *it*.

 

[*Nightwing]

How will this ask developers to change the way they design code and make games etc? PS3 had a whole different engine and architecture

Similar to this. I an not saying the architecture is the same, I am saying they once again are more focused on bringing something new and exciting to the table again, and it is going to backfire again. The CELL processor in the ps3 was cutting edge as multi thread processing was brand new at the time and uncharted territory. Really cool technically at the time it was new and it is the industry norm today, but back then it just meant the ps3 was second best to the 360.

Same with the ps5, really cool, but will always be second best with those specs. Technologically interesting and a glimpse into where technology as a whole might be headed to in the future, but those specs will always be second best to the sxbox for focusing on innovating the industry instead of making the best console they can.

 

[EverydayBeast]

SONY wins out of the gate.

 

[VFXVeteran]

That SSD difference can truly make a difference based on what Cerny said in the presentation.

That demo was most likely done on the PC or captured from XSX (i.e. not real-time)

 

[Mochilador]

This hardware battle right now (replace Vegeta with the PS5):

 

[Entroyp]

Which one is more powerful? Pretty obvious the XsX is more powerful.

 

[Romulus]

I think price will be a huge bulletin point. If the X is $100 more of course it should be more powerful, even more so than it is imo.

 

[Arkam]

We still need so much more info to really have insight into "which is more powerful" unless we are very narrowly focusing on GPU tflops. Does that translate to a better game with better visuals? Probably as raw grunt is super important... but its not a sure thing, just probable. Prudent move would be to wait until both show all and wee see a few games before worrying about which is "better" (if a person were cross shopping)

 

[fallingdove]

I think the deviation is becoming pretty clear as to the areas that Sony and Microsoft chose to focus on .

XSX - Better Graphics
PS5 - Faster processing

Definitely looking forward to the DF comparisons.

 

[frogger]

The 10.28 TF claim by Sony is questionable with the variable clocks. It means PS5 can't sustain max performance with both CPU and GPU simultaneously. The previous report of 9.2 TF was probably correct. Sony had to OC and report the max performance scenario to make it closer.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

I think price will be a huge bulletin point. If the X is $100 more of course it should be more powerful, even more so than it is imo.

If XSX is $100 more.... It's DOA

 

[Ascend]

 

[Stuart360]

What happened to the poll?, too one sided for certain people?

 

[Dee Dah Dave]

I highly doubt the PS5 is going to revolutionise gaming, and neither will the Xbox. The safe bet is it’s going to be more of the same games but with better graphics and faster loading, at least for the most part.

 

[oldergamer]

That demo was most likely done on the PC or captured from XSX (i.e. not real-time)

It wasnt a pc and was real-time

 

[hunthunt]

In the end Fifa, Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty will look the same, just like no one is taking advantage of the superiority of Ps4 over vanilla Xbox and the advantage of Xbox One X over vanilla ps4

 

[VFXVeteran]

It wasnt a pc and was real-time

How do you know?

 

[ResilientBanana]

Doubtful.

Instead, you can expect to see a lot more PR related to "lead console" and "unprecedented partnership" and "timed exclusive" and so forth.

Consistant CPU and GPU frequencies coupled with more power equates to stable resolutions and frame rates.

 

[bumleforce]

I dont get all this. If I take my gameing pc right now and I stick that Sony ssd in there it will make the game load quicker. Fast travel quicker but it wont make the game look better because thats handled by the GPU and the fps wont be effected because thats handled by cpu. If I do hower update my CPU and Gpu from say t tflops to 12 I will see a big graphical and performance improvement. These people need to stop acting like the ssd is gonna make your game look better.

 

[DonF]

xsx, more raw power. Ps5 might get 1 second less in loading times.

 

[bumleforce]

Honestly I'll take my games looking and performing better on x with 8 seconds load times to the less. Powerful system that loads the game in 3 to 4 seconds.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Consistant CPU and GPU frequencies coupled with more power equates to stable resolutions and frame rates.

What about split pools with variable speeds?

 

[Justin9mm]

There's a reason why one presentation demoed ray tracing and the other only said that "it's very resource demanding but some games are already implementing it well". You have your answer.

You mean Microsoft's proven track record of PR marketing hype BS and lies vs Sony's trying to keep it real as always?

Yep I have my answer.

 

[ResilientBanana]

What about split pools with variable speeds?

If you want 60fps, give power to the CPU, if you want consistant 4K, give power to the GPU. All GPUs have variable speeds, but none share power with the CPU like the PS5 does.

 

[Hobbygaming]

MS set the standard for next gen at 12TF of RDNA2.

They achieved eight times the TFLOPS of the XBox One S.

Sony failed with a system that only has 9.2TF.

Then they made it worse by only having eight CPU threads.

Then they made it worse by having even less bandwidth.

Then they made it worse by not even having one TB of SSD.

Some people are in for disappointment next generation when they see how close multiplats will look

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

If you want 60fps, give power to the CPU, if you want consistant 4K, give power to the GPU. All GPUs have variable speeds, but none share power with the CPU like the PS5 does.

Seems like if we haven't seen a power setup like the PS5 before, then it would be foolish to make assumptions based on existing hardware innit?

 

[Shin]

PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: a complicated battle of SSD and GPU speeds

Game developers will demonstrate the real power of both consoles

www.theverge.com