Will they be that important to the average gamer?
The teraflops of PS5 have been a big topic of discussion, but what are teraflops and how many teraflops will PlayStation 5 have? For the average person, the term teraflop really doesn't mean anything.
The teraflop, or TFLOP, it is essentially a mathematical measure of the power of a computer. Without getting too fancy, a teraflop translates into a computer capable of processing a trillion calculations per second. Xbox Series X has 12 teraflops, which means it can handle up to 12 trillion trades per second. What makes teraflops a useful measure of computing power is their inclusion of floating point numbers.
Floating point numbers basically cover all types of numbers and not just whole numbers. In other words, numbers with decimal points, irrational numbers and any other irregular figures are considered when it comes to floating point calculations. Because computers (and game consoles) use a lot of non-integer numbers when processing, teraflop is basically a more accurate measure of a device's capabilities.
More teraflops mean more complex calculations per second, which roughly translates to a faster machine with more graphics power. For the record, Xbox Series X's 12 teraflops are a lot.
How many Teraflops does PS5 have?
Sony has confirmed that the PS5 has a GPU capable of 10.28 teraflops. This places it slightly behind the Xbox Series X.
How many Teraflops do PS4 and PS4 Pro have?
The original PS4 console has a GPU (graphics processing unit) with 1,84 teraflops. PS4 Pro goes up to 4,2 teraflops, which is a big leap over the standard PS4.
How do PS4 and Xbox One consoles compare in terms of Teraflops?
Below, we've outlined the number of teraflops that every current console from Sony and Microsoft has:
PS4: 1,84 teraflops
PS4 Pro: 4.2 teraflops
Xbox One S: 1.4 teraflops
Xbox One X: 6 teraflops
Of the current consoles, the Xbox One X GPU has the highest teraflops count.
How do all PS5 and Xbox Series X specs compare?
If you want to read all the technical specifications of the PS5 and the comparison with those of the Xbox Series X, you can do so by consulting the table below.
PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Full Comparison of Tech Specs:
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Component
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PS5
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Xbox Series X
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|---|---|---|
| CPU | 8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5GHz (Variable Frequency) | 8x Cores at 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz w / SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU |
| Die Size | — | 360.45 mm² |
| Dimensions | — | 151mm x 151mm x 301mm |
| Expandable Storage | NVMe SSD Slot | 1 TB Expansion Card (Matches Internal Dtorage Exactly) |
| External Storage | USB HDD Support | USB 3.2 External HDD Support |
| But by the full GPU acceleration tech | 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (Variable Frequency) | 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs at 1.825 GHz |
| GPU Architecture | Custom RDNA 2 | Custom RDNA 2 |
| I / O Throughput | 5.5GB / s (Raw), Typical 8-9GB / s (Compressed) | 2.4 GB / s (Raw), 4.8 GB / s (Compressed) |
| Internal Storage | Custom 825GB SSD | 1 TB Custom NVME SSD |
| Memory | 16GB GDDR6 / 256-bit | 16GB GDDR6 w / 320b bus |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448GB / s | 10GB @ 560GB / s, 6GB at 336GB / s |
| Optical Drive | 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive | 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive |
| Process | — | 7nm Enhanced |
| Weight | — | 4.45 kg |
Do Teraflops Really Matter to PS5 and Xbox Series X?
In a way, but you don't have to worry. The bottom line is that both next generation consoles are going to be very powerful. This results in bigger and better games to play. PS5 and Xbox Series X will feature extremely similar technology and the consumer will determine which of the two will win. Our advice is to avoid getting too involved in the discussions and debates on the technical specifications, as in the end we will all buy one or maybe both consoles to play and have fun!
