The PlayStation 5 (PS5) and the Xbox Series X are powerful gaming consoles that offer high-quality graphics and innovative features9. While they have many similarities, key differences exist:
: The Xbox Series X has slightly more powerful hardware, with a faster CPU and more graphical power24. The Xbox Series X's CPU is clocked at 3.8 GHz, while the PS5's is 3.5 GHz34. The Xbox Series X has a GPU performance of 12.16 teraflops, while the PS5 has 10.3 teraflops248.
: PlayStation generally has more exclusive titles, such as Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Horizon: Forbidden West, and God of War Ragnarök, while Xbox is home to the Forza Horizon and Halo series49.
: The Xbox Series X supports nearly all Xbox One games, as well as a selection of Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, without a subscription1. The PS5 is backwards compatible with most PS4 games, and select PS3/2/1 games are available with a PlayStation Plus subscription1.
: Both consoles offer subscription services that provide access to a library of games for a monthly fee9. PlayStation Plus has more titles, while Xbox Game Pass includes more new releases9.
: Xbox is considered slightly better regarding privacy because it collects a bit less personal data than PlayStation. Sony may share user data with third parties, while Microsoft does not1.