Linux on PS5 benchmarked, with PlayStation games impressing on Steam Machine alternative
… Using the PS5 on Linux hack, Digital Foundry evaluated the performance of several PlayStation games. …
There are roadblocks that make the exploit impractical for many users. The system needs firmware version 4.50, released late in 2021, or older, for this approach to work. Digital Foundry was also unable to achieve a higher resolution than 1080p. Nevertheless, on Ubuntu, the site could take advantage of the PS5’s GPU and CPU with few restrictions. Geekbench 6 found that the boosted CPU mode on Sony’s hardware produced a multi-core score similar to the AMD Ryzen 5 3600. Meanwhile, with Linux on the PS5, the single-core score resembled the results of the Intel Core i7 7700.
Linux on PS5 benchmarked, with PlayStation games impressing on Steam Machine alternative… Using the PS5 on Linux hack, Digital Foundry evaluated the performance of several PlayStation games. …
… Digital Foundry discovered that more GPU-dependent games thrived on the newer hardware. Unfortunately, performance suffered with titles designed to maximize the PlayStation 3’s cell processor.
… Digital Foundry falls in the latter category as the outlet has discussed how the Xbox’s sudden shift back to console exclusivity for some of its titles appears confusing. …
… According to analysts at Digital Foundry , GTA 6 may struggle to hit a stable 60 FPS, even on the more powerful PS5 Pro. The PlayStation Store listing for GTA 6 was also updated today and now includes the "PS5 Pro Enhanced" label. …
… One final detail has also caught the community's attention: According to a theory from Digital Foundry , the exceptionally high ray-tracing quality seen in the new screenshots suggests they may actually have been captured on the PC version. …