Sony PS5 Pro to offer faster GPU, improved ray-tracing and system memory: Report
The Hindu
The PS5 Pro is reportedly codenamed Trinity and will offer an improved GPU, higher clock speeds for the CPU, and improved rendering of games with ray tracing enabled.
Sony is gearing up to launch an all-new PlayStation 5 variant later this year, tech outlet The Verge reported on Tuesday, revealing the specifications of the upcoming console.
The upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro console is reportedly codenamed Trinity and will offer an improved GPU, higher clock speeds for the CPU, and better rendering of games with ray tracing enabled.
The report states that Sony is encouraging developers to use more graphics features such as ray tracing. Additionally, games will be able to use a “Trinity Enhanced” label provided developers offer significant enhancements.
The company hopes that developers will launch games as a single package supporting both the PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, allowing PS5 Pro titles to be patched for higher performance.
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The GPU rending capabilities of the PS5 Pro are expected to be close to 45% faster than the standard PlayStation 5. The GPU on the upcoming console will be larger and will make use of faster system memory to help achieve improved ray tracing.
The company is also reportedly making use of an enhanced ray tracing architecture in the PS5 Pro, allowing for up to three times more speed when compared to the regular PS5.