PS5 vs Switch 2: Full Tech Specs Comparison

Nintendo has officially unveiled its upcoming console, dubbed the Switch 2. This device will serve as the focus of Nintendo’s hardware strategy for the next several years. The Switch 2 offers a unique blend of home console and portable gaming experiences. Its performance and output can vary depending on whether it’s being used in Docked or Handheld Mode.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m about to dive into a comprehensive comparison right here! We’re going to take a close look at the technical specifications of the upcoming Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5), the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, and even throw in the PS4 Pro and the last-gen PS4 for good measure. Let’s see how they stack up against each other!

PS5 vs Switch 2: Full Tech Specs Comparison

Below is a detailed comparison of the technical specifications between the PS5, PS5 Pro (hypothetical), and the upcoming Switch 2, with every aspect carefully evaluated and contrasted. Here are the tech specs for each device, taking into account its performance in Docked Mode and Handheld Mode for the Switch 2.

This comparison aims to help you make an informed decision when choosing between these two popular gaming platforms.

CPU

PS5 Pro
8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5GHz
PS5
8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5GHz
PS4
8-Core AMD Jaguar at 1.6GHz
Switch 2 (Docked)
Custom Nvidia Processor (exact details unconfirmed)
Switch 2 (Handheld)
Custom Nvidia Processor (exact details unconfirmed)

GPU

PS5 Pro
AMD Radeon, RDNA 3 graphics engine @ 16.7 TLOPS, 2.35GHz
PS5
AMD Radeon, RDNA 2 graphics engine @ 10.28 TFLOPS, 2.23GHz
PS4
AMD GCN graphics engine @ 1.84 TFLOPS, 800MHz
Switch 2 (Docked)
Custom Nvidia Processor (capable of 4K @ 60FPS)
Switch 2 (Handheld)
Custom Nvidia Processor (capable of 1080p)

RAM

PS5 Pro
16GB GDDR6 @18Gbps / 2GB DDR5
PS5
16GB DDR6 @ 14Gbps
PS4
8GB GDDR5
Switch 2 (Docked)
Rumoured to be 5GB of LPDDR5
Switch 2 (Handheld)
Rumoured to be 5GB of LPDDR5

AI Upscaling

PS5 Pro
PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution)
PS5
N/A
PS4
N/A
Switch 2 (Docked)
Unconfirmed Nvidia DLSS upscaling
Switch 2 (Handheld)
Unconfirmed Nvidia DLSS upscaling

Connectivity

PS5 Pro
WiFi 7, ethernet, Bluetooth 5.1
PS5
WiFi 6, ethernet, Bluetooth 5.1
PS4
WiFi, ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1
Switch 2 (Docked)
WiFi 6, ethernet, Bluetooth
Switch 2 (Handheld)
WiFi 6, Bluetooth

Internal Storage Capacity

PS5 Pro
2TB
PS5
825GB
PS4
500GB
Switch 2 (Docked)
256GB
Switch 2 (Handheld)
256GB

Expandable Storage

PS5 Pro
NVMe SSD Slot (internal) / USB HDD Support (external)
PS5
NVMe SSD Slot (internal) / USB HDD Support (external)
PS4
USB HDD Support (external)
Switch 2 (Docked)
Micro SD Express Card Slot (internal)
Switch 2 (Handheld)
Micro SD Express Card Slot (internal)

Ports

PS5 Pro
1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Ethernet, 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A
PS5
1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Ethernet, 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A
PS4
1x HDMI 1.4, 1x Ethernet, 2x USB-A
Switch 2 (Docked)
1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet, 2x USB-C
Switch 2 (Handheld)
2x USB-C, 3.5mm audio port

Dimensions

PS5 Pro
388mm x 89mm x 216mm
PS5
390mm x 104mm x 260mm
PS4
275mm x 53mm x 305mm
Switch 2 (Docked)
114mm x 271mm x 13.97mm
Switch 2 (Handheld)
114mm x 271mm x 13.97mm

Power Output

PS5 Pro
390W
PS5
350W
PS4
250W
Switch 2 (Docked)
Unconfirmed
Switch 2 (Handheld)
Unconfirmed

Weight

PS5 Pro
3.1kg
PS5
4.5kg
PS4
2.8kg
Switch 2 (Docked)
Unconfirmed
Switch 2 (Handheld)
0.53kg

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2025-04-03 02:07