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Why is Xbox more powerful than PlayStation? ›

Both have 8-core CPUs from AMD, but the Xbox's are clocked at 3.8GHz while the PS5's are 3.5GHz. Both consoles also use AMD graphics processors, with the Xbox's providing 12 teraflops of power to the PS5's 10.28 teraflops.

Sony own 84% of the market V Microsoft

Across the world, figures reveal that Sony's Playstation is by far the most popular gaming console.

If anything, what they should be equal in is performance (PS5 has faster load times thanks to the much faster SSD, but the Xbox has slightly higher raw computing power, so none of them has a clear edge).

Sony PlayStation 4 Console - 1TB Slim Edition

However, the Xbox One X is clocked at 2.3GHz, versus the PS4 Pro at 2.1GHz. The Xbox One X has a faster GPU with more compute units than the PS4 Pro, and it also has more RAM at 12GB vs. 8GB.

Right now, Sony is still crushing it in terms of exclusives and playerbase. While crossplay is making the size of the playerbase a bit of a non-issue for some games, that doesn't apply to all. Until more Xbox exclusive games come out, I have to give the win to PlayStation.

Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X have seen a slew of deals and bundles since their initial release. At their most basic option, though, the PS5 and Xbox Series X both cost $499. You can purchase the Digital PS5, which is only $399, and the Xbox Series S is only $299, so there are cheaper options.

“Sony has surpassed Microsoft in terms of console sales and installed base, having sold more than twice as many Xbox in the last generation,” admits Microsoft, as translated from Portuguese. Sony no longer report PS4 shipments, which means lifetime sales sit at 117.2 million as of March.

Which gaming consoles is the most powerful? The Xbox Series X is the most powerful console. In practice, the difference between this and the PS5 is very minimal, though. Both consoles are able to output 4K visuals while maintaining consistent frame rates and both also support high-end features like 120Hz.

If you're a casual gamer into the classics and want a console for the whole family, the Nintendo Switch is your best option. If you're a bit more serious about gaming and crave a more powerful system with advanced graphics and sound, the PS5 or the Xbox Series X|S will satisfy your gaming needs.

What does Xbox have that PlayStation doesn't? ›

The other major advantage — and this applies to the Xbox One S as well — is that Xbox supports UHD Blu-ray playback and Dolby Atmos, whereas the PS4 Pro does not.

On a mobile device: Open the Xbox mobile app. Select the My Library icon and select Consoles. Select the console you want to connect to and then press Remote play on this device.

Playing Xbox Live Using the Free 1-Month Trial

Sign into the Xbox LIVE site. Click your profile picture and go to Services & subscriptions. Click "Try Xbox Live Gold for free." If prompted, sign into your account, then add payment information. As long as you cancel before a month passes, you won't be charged.

The basic Xbox Network subscription is free. Anyone can sign up for an Xbox Network account. If you want more perks and features, you'll need to purchase Game Pass.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are 8th generation consoles. They both launched in 2013. They both have 8GB of RAM. They have similar graphic power, but the difference is that the base PS4 is slightly more powerful than the base Xbox One (1.8 vs 1.3 TFLOPS).

As the Xbox Series S has an SSD, it has far faster boot-up times, read/write speeds, and game loading times. Not to mention you also can switch between games without having to close them, and you can pick up right where you left off. The PS4 in comparison doesn't have this ability and is far slower.

The Xbox Series X is technically the most powerful gaming console on the market, making it our top pick if performance and raw power is your top priority.

What uses more electricity, a PS4 or Xbox One? Both consoles use similar wattage ranges under load. However, PS4 system software is generally more optimized than Xbox OS, giving it a slight efficiency advantage in most gaming scenarios. Frequent system updates also improve software power management on PS4.