PlayStation 5vsXbox Series X
Last updated: November 3, 2025
The Verdict
It's a tie. PlayStation 5 wins on exclusive games and immersive features. Xbox Series X wins on Game Pass value and raw power.
Choose the PlayStation 5 if: Both excel in different areas
Choose the Xbox Series X if: Choose PS5 for exclusives, Xbox for Game Pass value
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Spec-by-Spec Breakdown
| FEATURE | PLAYSTATION 5 | XBOX SERIES X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 8x Zen 2 Cores @ 3.5GHz | 8x Zen 2 Cores @ 3.8GHz |
| GPU | 10.28 TFLOPs | 12 TFLOPs |
| RAM | 16GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | 825GB SSD | 1TB SSD |
| Price | $499 | $499 |
Pros & Cons
PlayStation 5
PROS
- • Stronger first-party game lineup
- • Innovative DualSense haptics
CONS
- • Xbox Game Pass offers incredible value
- • Slightly more powerful GPU
Xbox Series X
PROS
- • Xbox Game Pass offers incredible value
- • Slightly more powerful GPU
CONS
- • Stronger first-party game lineup
- • Innovative DualSense haptics
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