Being an enhanced version of the base PlayStation 5, it makes sense that some games run better on the PS5 Pro. With better processing power and an overall stronger spec sheet, this platform is currently the best way for console players to try a handful of games.
With the prices of PlayStation consoles rising, some players may be on the fence about getting the PS5. If you’ve been debating whether to get the base model or the pro, this list highlights games that offer noticeable improvements on the pro compared to playing them on the base model.
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 heavily relies on the PS5’s GPU. Because of this, the base version experiences performance dips in dense areas where there are a lot of textures. Visual clarity could also look somewhat iffy because of this, which could make the game look worse than it should. Fortunately, the PS5 Pro changes this.
With the PS5 Pro, you can expect the game to get major upgrades in the lighting and shadows department. Frame rates are more stable during GPU-intensive scenes, and the addition of PSSR upscaling can help you get a cleaner 4K image. Of course, there’s also a noticeable improvement in ray tracing quality.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was released as a launch title for the PS5, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. The game popularized the choice of performance mode or fidelity mode that players had to make. The game can either run at 60 FPS with worse visuals or 30 FPS with better visuals on the base version.
However, the PS5 Pro removes this choice entirely. You can get 4K plus ray tracing while playing at a constant 60 FPS. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Spider-Man 2 perfectly reflects what the PS5 Pro was made for.
Black Myth: Wukong
Where most games on this list see perfect improvements on the PS5 Pro, that isn’t the case with Black Myth: Wukong. This game isn’t really that properly optimized, even on console. Because of this, the base version sees major performance dips in many dense areas. Texture quality also takes a hit frequently.
The PS5 Pro does ensure that the game runs better. Image quality is better, and performance stability is clearly seen. However, you may still see some noticeable performance issues, even on the PS5 Pro. However, if you want to play this game on a PS console, then the pro version is definitely the way to go.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is an extremely ambitious game, giving players a massive open world to explore. However, the high visuals mean that the game suffers from many CPU-related issues. The biggest has to be the blurring that can ruin immersion.
The PS5 Pro significantly improves this game’s performance. Textures don’t randomly pop up on the screen, and the FPS actually stays stable instead of dipping constantly. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth definitely runs better on the PS5 Pro, making it the definitive way to play Square Enix’s masterpiece.
Dragon’s Dogma 2
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Dragon’s Dogma 2 is one of the best games to play on the PS5 Pro. The game doesn’t run too well on the base version of the PS5, resulting in devastating frame rate drops. It struggles to hold even 30 FPS consistently, and the CPU/GPU bottleneck in cities can’t be ignored.
The PS5 Pro improved on basically every aspect. The game feels and plays like how the developer intended it to. The visuals are better, the ray tracing feels impactful, and the lighting doesn’t constantly flicker to ruin the experience.
