Wondering which console performs better, the PS5 or the Xbox Series X? It turns out that at least for certain games, the PS5 is outperforming the Xbox Series X. Indeed, the difference in performance stands out more than a lot of people were expecting. Microsoft has responded on this matter. Let’s take a look at the Xbox Series X performance issues and the company’s statement.
What Microsoft Said About the Xbox Series X Performance Issues Affecting Certain Games
Digital Foundry identified performance issues with the Xbox Series X. The Verge reports, “While the Xbox Series X takes a slight lead in 4K and ray tracing performance modes on Devil May Cry 5, the high frame rate mode runs noticeably better on PS5 with frame rate gaps between the two systems at more than 40fps in some scenes. ‘The dips look really strange to me, and it kind of suggests to me some kind of API limitation on the Xbox side where the GPU is being held back by something,’ suggests Digital Foundry editor Richard Leadbetter.”
The Verge also reports that Digital Foundry discovered Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Dirt 5 run better on PS5 than Xbox Series X. There are issues with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War in 120fps mode too.
Speaking with The Verge, Microsoft said, “We are aware of performance issues in a handful of optimized titles on Xbox Series X|S and are actively working with our partners to identify and resolve the issues to ensure an optimal experience. As we begin a new console generation, our partners are just now scratching the surface of what next-gen consoles can do and minor bug fixes are expected as they learn how to take full advantage of our new platform. We are eager to continue working with developers to further explore the capability of Xbox Series X|S in the future.”
Also, apparently, full RDNA2 support in the future should help to improve the console’s performance. You can follow more updates on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 in our PlayStation news.