The PS5 Pro launch is just around the corner, with the console set to release on November 7. However, since the console was first announced, many have complained about its high $700 price tag. And that is for the digital version, as getting the disc drive and the vertical stand will take the total price up to $800.
This has sparked debate, with many arguing that you could get a better gaming PC for the same price. But is that really true? Well, we’ve already put together a PC build that rivals the PS5 Pro for a decent price, but what if you want the convenience of prebuilt? That’s what any console offers after all.
iBUYPOWER Slate 8 MESH Gaming PC
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700F
GPU
RTX 4070 Super
RAM
16GB DDR5
Storage
2TB NVMe SSD
Can you get a prebuilt PC equivalent to the PS5 Pro for the same price?
A gaming PC offers many advantages. You’re not limited to just gaming, as you can create content, browse the web, and so much more. On top of that, upgrading or replacing components if they get damaged is relatively easy, unlike with a console. But can you find a prebuilt PC that matches the PS5 Pro’s performance at the same price?
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According to Sony, the PS5 Pro offers a rendering speed that is around 45% better than the original PS5, with 67% more Compute Units. Plus, the console is currently rumored to offer a GPU with 60 compute units. A Brazilian content creator also recently leaked the technical specifications of the PS5 Pro in an X post, which shows that it has 16GB of GDDR6 RAM plus an additional 2GB of DDR5 RAM.
Now, if you were to match the PS5 Pro’s specifications, you’d need a gaming PC powered by an RX 7800 XT, which also has 60 Compute Units. However, since the PS5 Pro has fixed specs, games will be more optimized for it, allowing it to deliver better performance at higher resolutions, especially at 4K. So, to truly match its performance, you’ll need components that don’t just match the specs but can deliver the same performance.
Which pre-built PC can deliver the same performance as the PS5 Pro?
We did some research and came across an iBUYPOWER Slate 8 gaming PC that we think could rival the PS5 Pro in terms of performance. Let’s take a look at the specifications of this PC and how it compares to the PS5 Pro.
- CPU: RTX 4070 Super
- CPU: Core i7-14700F
- RAM: 16GB DDR5 (5200MHz)
- SSD: 2TB NVMe
The RTX 4070 Super is a part of the RTX 40-series lineup and offers 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM. On top of that, it has 7,168 CUDA cores paired with a bandwidth of 504 GB/s. While the RTX 4060 and RX 7800 XT are closer in terms of specs to the PS5 Pro’s internal GPU, the RTX 4070 Super is the right choice for true 4K gaming, something the PS5 Pro will be able to achieve thanks to its fixed specs and better-optimized games.
In our review of the 4070 Super, the GPU was able to deliver around 74 FPS in Assassin’s Creed Mirage and 60 FPS in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora at 4K. Do note that the graphics settings were set to Ultra in both games and these are rasterization benchmarks without help from DLSS upscaling or frame generation. It’s worth keeping in mind that the PS5 Pro will be utilizing upscaling via PSSR, in similar fashion to DLSS, which will help boost its framerate – especially in 4K.
iBUYPOWER has paired this GPU with the Core i7-14700F. This is a mid-range CPU from Intel, offering 8 Performance cores, 12 Efficient cores, 28 threads, and a max boost clock speed of 5.4 GHz. While the GPU is more critical for gaming, having the right CPU is equally important since the wrong one can cause bottleneck issues. However, the 14700F packs enough power to handle CPU-intensive tasks with ease.
The PS5 Pro is also expected to come with a 2TB SSD and 16GB of GDDR6 RAM. The PC we’ve selected has a similar amount of storage and memory, though its RAM is DDR5. Still, you should be able to get similar performance.
Now, while the PS5 Pro costs $700, the PC we’ve selected has a price tag of $1,499.99, which is more than double. You could save some money by buying the parts individually and building the PC yourself, but even then, the total cost may still be around $1,200 to $1,300.
