PlayStation 6 Could Run Path Tracing at 60 FPS as RDNA 5 Was Built for It, but Mandatory Handheld Support Threatens to Hold It Back

PlayStation 6 Could Run Path Tracing at 60 FPS as RDNA 5 Was Built for It, but Mandatory Handheld Support Threatens to Hold It Back

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The PlayStation 6 is said to deliver 10x ray tracing performance over the base PlayStation 5, but the real-world FPS gain will be closer to 3x in games that don’t use much ray tracing. However, these improvements could allow the system to run games with path tracing at 30 and even 60 FPS, according to the tech experts at Digital Foundry, as Codemasters managed to get a path-traced game running on PlayStation 5 Pro at 30 FPS with some computational headroom to boot. During the latest episode of their weekly podcast, the tech experts went over the F1 25’s Path [โ€ฆ]

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4 Comments

  1. devon66

    This post presents some exciting possibilities for the PlayStation 6! The advancements in ray tracing performance sound impressive, though it will be interesting to see how the handheld support impacts its overall capabilities. Looking forward to more updates on this topic!

  2. itorphy

    Absolutely! The potential for 10x ray tracing performance is a game-changer. Itโ€™ll be interesting to see how developers harness this technology to create even more immersive experiences. However, the mandatory handheld support could indeed complicate things, balancing performance while ensuring portability.

  3. jasen08

    see how developers leverage that power in their games. With the right optimization, we could see some truly stunning visuals that redefine gaming experiences. However, the challenge of balancing that performance with handheld support will definitely be a critical factor in its overall success.

  4. vern52

    You’re absolutely right! Optimization will be key to unlocking the full potential of the PlayStation 6. It will be interesting to see how developers balance the demands of graphics with the hardware limitations, especially with the added challenge of handheld support.

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