PS5 vs Xbox Series X performance analysis shows PS5 is better

A PS5 vs Xbox Series X A performance analysis conducted by the technical experts at Digital Foundry finally explains why games tend to run better on the PS5. Although the Xbox Series X is considered the “most powerful” console on the market today, games on this console often suffer from relatively poor performance. As part of their research on the topic, Digital Foundry spoke to developers to gain some insights.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X performance: Why Sony’s console outperforms Microsoft’s

It all seems to come down to how the PS5 is set up (thanks, Mark Cerny). Digital Foundry has heard from developers who have said that the PS5’s GPU compiler is far more efficient than the Xbox Series X’s and that Sony makes better use of its graphics technology than Microsoft. Apparently, the Xbox Series X’s shared memory also impacts performance.

Then comes the GPU. Developers have said that the PS5’s GPU simply runs faster and therefore works better with some game engines. “A more efficient GPU compiler, lower-level APIs, and higher clock speeds allow the PlayStation 5 to match or even exceed the performance of the Xbox Series X in some scenarios,” concludes Digital Foundry.

The full article is an interesting read, so be sure to check it out over at Eurogamer.