PS5 vs PS5 Slim vs PS5 Pro: hardware differences
All three consoles use the same 8-core Zen 2 CPU. The differences are the GPU and memory on the Pro, internal storage, Wi-Fi generation, and how the disc drive is handled.
 PS5 (original) | PS5 Slim |  PS5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | x86-64-AMD Ryzen “Zen2”, 8 cores/16 threads[1] | x86-64-AMD Ryzen “Zen2”, 8 cores/16 threads[2] | x86-64-AMD Ryzen “Zen2”, 8 cores/16 threads[3] |
| GPU | 10 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon RDNA-based[1] | 10 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon RDNA-based[2] | 16.7 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon RDNA-based[3] |
| Memory | 16 GB GDDR6[1] | 16 GB GDDR6[2] | 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5[3] |
| Internal storage | 825 GB custom SSD[1,4] | 1 TB custom SSD[2] | 2 TB custom SSD[3] |
| Expansion slot | M.2 (Key M)[1] | M.2 (Key M)[2] | M.2 (Key M)[3] |
| Optical drive | Built-in on disc models (Ultra HD Blu-ray, read-only); none on Digital Edition[1] | Detachable disc drive (Ultra HD Blu-ray, read-only); connects to the disc drive port[2,5] | None built in; PS5 disc drive attaches to the disc drive port[3,6] |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)[1] | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)[2] | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)[3] |
| USB ports | 1× USB Type-A (Hi-Speed), 2× USB Type-A (SuperSpeed 10Gbps), 1× USB Type-C (SuperSpeed 10Gbps)[1] | 2× USB Type-A (SuperSpeed 10Gbps), 1× USB Type-C (Hi-Speed), 1× USB Type-C (SuperSpeed 10Gbps)[2] | 2× USB Type-A (SuperSpeed 10Gbps), 1× USB Type-C (Hi-Speed), 1× USB Type-C (SuperSpeed 10Gbps)[3] |
| Bluetooth | 5.1[1] | 5.1[2] | 5.1[3] |
| Max. resolution | — | — | Up to 8K in select games; system UI up to 4K[6] |
Highlighted rows differ between models.
Photos: PS5 (original): Wfrmsf, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; PS5 Pro: BeatEmUps, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Main differences
- GPU and memory. The PS5 Pro is rated at 16.7 TFLOPS against 10 TFLOPS for the other two models, and adds 2 GB of DDR5 alongside the same 16 GB of GDDR6.
- Storage. 825 GB on the original model, 1 TB on the Slim, 2 TB on the Pro. All three have the M.2 expansion slot.
- Disc drive. The original model was sold either with a built-in drive or as a Digital Edition with no option to add one. The Slim and the Pro use the detachable drive, which can be bought separately. See disc drive compatibility.
- Wi-Fi. The Pro lists IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7); the other two stop at 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6).
- USB. The original model has a Hi-Speed USB-A port on the front; the Slim and Pro have a Hi-Speed USB-C port instead.
Power and size
| Model | Max. rated power | Dimensions (W × H × D) | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFI-1115A (original, disc) | 350 W[1] | approx. 390 × 104 × 260 mm (W × H × D)[1] | approx. 4.2 kg[1] |
| CFI-1215B (original, Digital) | 340 W[4] | approx. 390 × 92 × 260 mm (W × H × D)[4] | approx. 3.4 kg[4] |
| CFI-2000, drive fitted | 350 W[2] | approx. 358 × 96 × 216 mm (W × H × D)[2] | approx. 3.2 kg[2] |
| CFI-2000, no drive | 350 W[2] | approx. 358 × 80 × 216 mm (W × H × D)[2] | approx. 2.6 kg[2] |
| CFI-7000 (Pro) | 390 W[3] | approx. 388 × 89 × 216 mm (W × H × D)[3] | approx. 3.1 kg[3] |
Upgrade options by model
| PS5 (original) | PS5 Slim | PS5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disc drive for PS5 consoles | Not supported[5] | Supported[5] | Supported[5,6] |
| M.2 SSD expansion (PS5) | Supported[7] | Supported[7] | Supported[7] |
Full tables: original PS5, PS5 Slim, PS5 Pro.
Sources
Last checked
- PlayStation 5 Safety Guide (CFI-1115A)
- PlayStation 5 Safety Guide (CFI-2000 model group)
- PlayStation 5 Pro Safety Guide (CFI-7021)
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Safety Guide (CFI-1215B)
- How to set up your disc drive for PS5 consoles
- Compatibility guide for PS5 Pro consoles
- How to add an M.2 SSD to a PS5 console