PS5 Pro Leaks: Is It Worth Upgrading Your Base PlayStation 5?

Despite the lack of an official reveal, more information has emerged about the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro model, and just how much value it's going to bring to the table is becoming increasingly clear. The idea of a mid-generation Pro upgrade was set into place during the last console generation, with the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X offering significant boosts to consoles that were struggling to meet high resolution and performance targets on some games. It's not surprising that both Sony and Microsoft appear ready to continue the tradition, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's worthwhile.

The PS5 has enjoyed a successful console generation in terms of sales so far, which have consistently impressed in spite of initial supply shortages and plenty of jokes about its arguably anemic selection of killer apps. Unlike the PS4, however, the PS5 isn't in dire need of an upgrade to handle most of its current library without significant compromises. A PS5 Pro might have to bring a lot to the table to make double-dipping worthwhile, even if it could become an appealing option for those who haven't already invested in a system.

The biggest news about the PS5 Pro comes courtesy of , which has apparently obtained the specs for the mid-generation upgrade and some references to how its performance should compare to the current model. The big upgrade lies in the GPU, while the CPU is getting a higher-frequency mode rather than an actual change in hardware. This comes with the trade-off of taking a bit of power away from the GPU, but it could help games that are especially CPU reliant to still get a boost out of the PS5 Pro.

The PS5 Pro GPU is supposed to represent about a 45% improvement in rendering speed, although tech analysis channel Digital Foundry points out that a slight downgrade in clock speed could limit its improvements.

The most obvious upgrades to think about in terms of gameplay might be framerate and resolution, but it looks like Sony's making a push for developers