PS4 specs

Without sounding like a consoles war thing, i simply want to know what the difference in specs between the two new consoles is and what that mean in terms of gaming.

For instance what does GDDR5 offer thats an improvement on DDR3?

Thanks for the help

It runs hotter but faster.

The PS4 is missing the chip on it's die that allows computations to be done off it's main processor and RAM.

Both systems are neck and neck as far as performance, they're just getting there different ways

Really?  Because I've been hearing a bunch of artices, forum threads saying PS4 is significantly better than the XBOX ONE in terms of hardware(50% to be exact).    And that Microsoft are using TEH CLOUD technology to boost graphics which a lot of developers are calling bullshit on that one.

Really?  Because I've been hearing a bunch of artices, forum threads saying PS4 is significantly better than the XBOX ONE in terms of hardware(50% to be exact).    And that Microsoft are using TEH CLOUD technology to boost graphics which a lot of developers are calling bullshit on that one.

Crossel777

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Really?  Because I've been hearing a bunch of artices, forum threads saying PS4 is significantly better than the XBOX ONE in terms of hardware(50% to be exact).    And that Microsoft are using TEH CLOUD technology to boost graphics which a lot of developers are calling bullshit on that one.

FPSfan1985

Aren't GPUs like the most important component for great looking visuals?

[QUOTE="FPSfan1985"][QUOTE="Crossel777"]

Really?  Because I've been hearing a bunch of artices, forum threads saying PS4 is significantly better than the XBOX ONE in terms of hardware(50% to be exact).    And that Microsoft are using TEH CLOUD technology to boost graphics which a lot of developers are calling bullshit on that one.

pickettsticket

Aren't GPUs like the most important component for great looking visuals?

[QUOTE="Crossel777"]

Really?  Because I've been hearing a bunch of artices, forum threads saying PS4 is significantly better than the XBOX ONE in terms of hardware(50% to be exact).    And that Microsoft are using TEH CLOUD technology to boost graphics which a lot of developers are calling bullshit on that one.

FPSfan1985

GPU is much faster and GDDR5 is much faster than DDR3. PS4 is 50% more powerful says tech heads. So yeah PS4 is the higher spec system, already proven to be.

[QUOTE="FPSfan1985"][QUOTE="Crossel777"]

Really?  Because I've been hearing a bunch of artices, forum threads saying PS4 is significantly better than the XBOX ONE in terms of hardware(50% to be exact).    And that Microsoft are using TEH CLOUD technology to boost graphics which a lot of developers are calling bullshit on that one.

Mrmedia01

GPU is much faster and GDDR5 is much faster than DDR3. PS4 is 50% more powerful says tech heads. So yeah PS4 is the higher spec system, already proven to be.

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[QUOTE="FPSfan1985"] CPUs are the same, Memory is damn near the same. Difference is GPU where PS3 has a 50% advantage in compute ability. I have no clue how much of a difference that will make real world though.FPSfan1985

GPU is much faster and GDDR5 is much faster than DDR3. PS4 is 50% more powerful says tech heads. So yeah PS4 is the higher spec system, already proven to be.

If you have any links or anything like that things say GDDR5 over DDR3 is not a big deal I'd like to read them.

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GPU is much faster and GDDR5 is much faster than DDR3. PS4 is 50% more powerful says tech heads. So yeah PS4 is the higher spec system, already proven to be.

MethodManFTW

If you have any links or anything like that things say GDDR5 over DDR3 is not a big deal I'd like to read them.

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[QUOTE="FPSfan1985"]I don't think you have a clue what you read. All you seen was 50% more powerful. Do a bit of research. Difference isn't as drastic as most think.FPSfan1985

If you have any links or anything like that things say GDDR5 over DDR3 is not a big deal I'd like to read them.

[QUOTE="FPSfan1985"][QUOTE="MethodManFTW"]

If you have any links or anything like that things say GDDR5 over DDR3 is not a big deal I'd like to read them.

MethodManFTW

I don't gather that from the article you linked.MethodManFTW

[QUOTE="MethodManFTW"]I don't gather that from the article you linked.FPSfan1985

How about this?

http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/gddr5/Pages/gddr5.aspx#2

How about this?

http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/gddr5/Pages/gddr5.aspx#2

ultimameteora

Put simply, DDR3 handles smaller bits of data better while DDR5 handles larger chunks of data better. DDR3 also runs at a higher voltage then DDR5

So what does this all mean for the games??? You can sit here and debate this all day, but all people care about is how this translates to better games. Will all games now be able to handle 60fps? Will 1080p become the new standard resolution? That's what people want to know.Kravyn81

Yh, i can't keep up with my own discussion lol

Does anyone know the speed of the hard drive? And would it be possible to replace the original hard drive with possibly an SSD?

Does anyone know the speed of the hard drive? And would it be possible to replace the original hard drive with possibly an SSD?

TraXxX

5400RPM most likely like most notebooks and yes to the SSD question, the PS3 can do that ;)

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Does anyone know the speed of the hard drive? And would it be possible to replace the original hard drive with possibly an SSD?

GTR12

5400RPM most likely like most notebooks and yes to the SSD question, the PS3 can do that ;)

Wait . . . can you really put an SSD in?

is there a specific size or anything

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Does anyone know the speed of the hard drive? And would it be possible to replace the original hard drive with possibly an SSD?

GTR12

5400RPM most likely like most notebooks and yes to the SSD question, the PS3 can do that ;)

How about using an external USB 3.0 hard drive to install games on? Would that be possible? Cause I'm thinking a 500GB SSD would be kind of expensive...