The PS5 becomes more of a reality every day it seems, but especially after today, when Mark Cerny pulled the curtain off the new hardware for a special live stream. During the stream, the full specs were revealed for Sony's new console, followed by a thorough explanation of each part of the console's design, why that decision was made, and what it bring's to the table in regards to a true next-generation console. As you might expect, fans definitely had some thoughts on the console's specs and Sony's presentation overall, and we've rounded up some of the biggest reactions to the news starting on the next slide. Before we get started though, let's take a look at the system's actual specifications.

CPU: 8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5GHz (variable frequency)
GPU: 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (variable frequency)
GPU Architecture: Custom RDNA 2
Memory/Interface: 16GB GDDR6/256-bit
Memory Bandwidth: 448GB/s
Internal Storage: Custom 825GB SSD
IO Throughput: 5.5GB/s (Raw), Typical 8-9GB/s (Compressed)
Expandable Storage: NVMe SSD Slot
External Storage: USB HDD Support
Optical Drive: 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive

As you might expect, it didn't take long for the PS5 Xbox Series X comparisons to start. That's going to come up a lot, so here are the Xbox Series X specs for context.

CPU: 8X Zen 2 Cores at 3.8-GHz
GPU: 12 TFLOPs,
GPU Architecture: AMD RDNA 2
Memory/Interface: 16GB GDDR6
Internal Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
Expandable Storage: NVMe SSD Slot
External Storage: USB 3.2 external HDD support
Optical Drive: 4K UHD Blu-ray drive

Comparisons
Obviously it didn't take long for comparisons to be made to the upcoming Xbox Series X, though some are just going to end up getting both anyway.

PS5 vs Xbox SX specs. As I figured Xbox has the more powerful and tech advantages. Now let’s see the price. Either way, I’m coppin both consoles but will be continuing to play everything on Xbox and have PS5 for the exclusives. pic.twitter.com/fv4hNw3V2f

— Franky Babylon (@Franky_Babylon) March 18, 2020

The speed of that ssd isn't going to help with fps and graphics really. I'll take longer load times for better fps.

— ✖️Toby✖️ (@twisted_mental) March 18, 2020

PS5 not having full backward compatibility, not even with PS4, is pretty disappointing.

XBOX Series X is gonna play games from every previous console, just not their full libraries.

PS5 not being able to play every PS4 game at launch is wild to me.

— AntDude (@antdude92) March 18, 2020

This boring #PS5Reveal was most likely meant for GDC. That being said, the spec reveal for Xbox Series X still was way better. Also the PS5 is legit way weaker than Series X. Still getting both tho.

— YVNGN1NG3N🐝 (@YVNGN1NG3N) March 18, 2020

Sony literally made a presentation saying what ps5 doesn't have more than what it has
this is trash tbh

— Rashid (@rashid_oke_) March 18, 2020

So far I'm liking the #XboxSeriesX more man. Looking like I'm getting a Xbox DAY 1. PS5 is putting me to sleep with those specs. And still no games revealed what so ever other then that "Godfall" game that was announced back at the Game Awards back in December. Dang dawg. lol

— GokuGang™ (@GokuGang) March 18, 2020

If all the PS4 Souls games are compatible with PS5 at launch that works for me. https://t.co/UNOZSe5tGB

— Kyle G :) (@CaffeineFace) March 18, 2020

Ps5 is wayyyy faster pic.twitter.com/sy5JXfWGfo

— jake (@heyitssimply) March 18, 2020

I’m glad they handling this power consumption issue on ps5 . Sound like my PS4 bout to take off to space sometimes 😂😂😂

— Tillua Zoldyck⚡️ (@tilyaT_) March 18, 2020

As per Cerny, 36CU is much more efficient than the 52 Xbox has. So, it’s got a lower flop count but the PS5 is most likely equivalent or faster due to the higher frequency and lower CU count. https://t.co/k7L1esbi4F

— Rob Pitt (@RealTurniplord) March 18, 2020

Posted: Mar 18, 2020 3:17 pm
Last Updated: Mar 18, 2020 6:57 pm
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