PS5 Slim specs – what has the new PS5 changed?
With all the excitement of a new console version, we see what the PS5 Slim specs are
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Looking for an upgrade or a change, Sony is bringing a new look to its console. In that case, you may be wondering what it has to offer with it, has it upgraded the hardware or not? We give you a quick look at the PS5 Slim specs to find out if it’s a good one to go for.
The PS5 Slim finally got a release date, after plenty of rumors and speculation on its existence, it has come as a surprise as to what it actually is compared to previous generations. Instead of being a standalone option like the PS4 Pro or Slim previously, the current change will see it replace the console instead, a new iteration in fact as Sony outlined in their announcement.
It might be the case that you’re interested in a PS5 Slim pre order but since it seems to not be a standalone option, it seems to be lacking the ability to do so. That might change down the line but not currently. With that, we look to find what the PS5 Slim specs have to offer.
PS5 Slim specs
The PS5 Slim, or new PS5 as Sony is calling it, gets a whole table of its particular specs. It does not change too much over the previous iteration but rather it focuses on just offering a smaller volume and size in general. Although the storage option also brings some upgrades you still might be looking for a PS5 SSD as it’s not a big increase.
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| External dimensions(excluding projecting parts) | Approx. 358 × 96 × 216 mm (width × height × depth) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.2 kg |
| CPU | x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 2, 8 Cores/16 Threads, Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine, Ray Tracing Acceleration, Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS) |
| System Memory | GDDR6 16GB, 448GB/s Bandwidth |
| SSD | 1TB, 5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth |
| PS5 Game Disc | Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc |
| BD/DVD drive | Disc Drive port equipped with Disc Drive |
| Video Out | Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI 2.1) |
| Audio | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech |
| Input/OutputFront of Console | USB Type-C port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps), USB Type-C port (Hi-Speed USB) |
| Input/OutputBack of Console | USB Type-A port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) x2 |
| Networking | Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)Wi-fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
PS5 Slim Digital Edition specifications
Now for the PS5 Digital Edition vs PS5 disc, there is one major change really. Without the inclusion of the disc reader, you drop the weight and size of the console. Otherwise, there isn’t much else that changes between them.
| External dimensions(excluding projecting parts) | Approx. 358 × 80 × 216 mm (width × height × depth) |
| Weight | Approx. 2.6 kg |
| CPU | x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 2, 8 Cores / 16 Threads, Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine, Ray Tracing Acceleration, Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS) |
| System Memory | GDDR6 16GB, 448GB/s Bandwidth |
| SSD | 1TB, 5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw) |
| PS5 Game Disc | Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc |
| BD/DVD drive | Disc Drive port |
| Video Out | Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI 2.1) |
| Audio | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech |
| Input/OutputFront of Console | USB Type-C port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps), USB Type-C port (Hi-Speed USB) |
| Input/OutputBack of Console | USB Type-A port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) x2 |
| Networking | Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)Wi-fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
PS5 Slim FAQs
Which graphics card does PS5 have?
The PS5 Slim uses an AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics card. Nicknamed Oberon, it is ray tracing enabled with a frequency of up to 2.23 GHz with 10.3 TFLOPS.
How many GB is the PS5 graphics card?
The Oberon RDNA 2 GPU has 16GB of GDDR6 memory. With a 256-bit bus it has a bandwidth of 448GB/s.
What size is the PS5 Slim?
The PS5 Slim’s dimensions externally vary between the options. The full disc version comes in with a 358 × 96 × 216 mm (width × height × depth) size. While the Digital Edition comes in at 358 × 80 × 216 mm. That shows the height the disc drive takes up 16mm when laying down if you do plan on upgrading it at some point.
How much storage does the PS5 Slim have?
The PS5 Slim slightly upgrades the storage capacity it brings. The internal storage has increased to 1TB with a 5.5 GB/s read bandwidth.
