PS5 Outperforms Xbox Series X? Experts Explain Why (It's Not Just Teraflops)

Why Does PS5 Outperform Xbox Series X in Some Games Despite Being Weaker on Paper? DF Experts Explain When the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X were announced, their hardware specs seemed nearly identical, though the Microsoft console boasted slightly higher teraflops. However, some games end up running smoother on the Sony console. Experts from Digital Foundry investigated this curious phenomenon. PS5 vs Series X: Unveiling the Discrepancy To unravel this mystery, DF analysts consulted with developers from major studios. They identified three key reasons why PlayStation 5 might deliver better performance in certain games, despite its seemingly less powerful hardware: A More Efficient GPU Compiler: According to developers, Sony's compiler significantly outperforms Microsoft's solution, leading to faster task execution. Lower-Level API Access: Sony offers studios deeper access to the console's hardware, allowing for more efficient utilization of its resources. Graphics Processing …