PlayStation 5 Hardware
This portion of the IGN guide explains all of the hardware details and hardware specifications for the PlayStation 5. [1]
Console Hardware Specifications
- CPU: 8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5HGz
- GPU: Custom AMD Radeon Navi - supports Ray Tracing and 3D Audio
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- Memory: 448GB/s
- Storage Size: Custom 825GB SSD Storage Drive
- External Dimensions: The PS5 console is approximately 390mm x 104mm x 260mm (width x height x depth), excluding the Base. The PS5 Digital Edition console is approximately 390mm x 92mm x 260mm.
- Mass: The PS5 weighs in at around 4.5kg. The PS5 Digital Edition console weighs in at around 3.9kg.
- AV Output: 8K Support Included.
- Included Peripherals: DualSense Controller.
Legacy Support
The PlayStation 5 will have Backwards Compatibility with PlayStation 4 games, as well as support for the PlayStation VR Headset and applicable games. There are a few exceptions which are detailed in our Backwards Compatibility guide.