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PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series S
Full specification face-off between the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series S — photos, scored categories, verdict and every spec side by side.
Overall edgePlayStation 5
Sony · Game Console · 2020-11
Sony's current-generation console with a custom RDNA 2 GPU, ultra-fast NVMe SSD and the DualSense haptic controller.
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Xbox Series S
Microsoft · Game Console · 2020-11
Microsoft's compact, disc-less current-gen console — the most affordable entry into Game Pass and next-gen gaming.
Full specs →Verdict
PlayStation 5 edges this matchup on balanced specs, with strongest showings in performance. The newest device in the set is the PlayStation 5 (2020-11).
- ▸Performance: PlayStation 5 leads (AMD RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPS).
Scores are derived only from the structured specs shown below (not paid reviews or scraped third-party sites). Use them as a guide, not a purchase guarantee.
Performance
- 1. PlayStation 5AMD RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPS127
- 2. Xbox Series SAMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS102
Display
- 1. PlayStation 5—15
- 2. Xbox Series S—15
| Specification | PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.5 GHz | 8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.6 GHz |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPS | AMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS |
| Ray tracing | Hardware-accelerated | Hardware-accelerated |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 | 10 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | 825 GB custom NVMe SSD (5.5 GB/s) | 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe SSD |
| Expandable | M.2 NVMe slot | Proprietary expansion cards |
| Video Output | ||
| Max resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz, 8K supported | 1440p @ 120 Hz (4K upscale) |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Port | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Media | ||
| Disc drive | 4K UHD Blu-ray (disc edition) | None (digital only) |
| Backwards compatibility | PS4 library | Xbox One, 360, original Xbox (curated) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| USB | USB-A + USB-C | 3× USB-A 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 4.5 kg (disc) | 1.93 kg |
| Power draw | ~350 W max | ~90 W max |
| Controller | ||
| Included | DualSense — adaptive triggers, haptics | Xbox Wireless Controller |
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PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series S — quick answers
Q.Which is newer, the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series S?
The PlayStation 5 is the newer device (released 2020-11), while the PlayStation 5 launched 2020-11.
Q.Who wins PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series S?
PlayStation 5 edges this matchup on balanced specs, with strongest showings in performance. The newest device in the set is the PlayStation 5 (2020-11).
Q.What are the biggest differences between the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series S?
Performance: PlayStation 5 leads (AMD RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPS).