PS5 and Windows GAME PCs: What We Learned from a Thorough Comparison PS5 hardware is also introduced. The Dream OS of Windows at the time is also based on PS5's OS and 4K120FPS (HDR & HiDPI support), but the future of 5K120FPS (HDR & HiDPI support), 8K (HDR & HiDPI support), etc., and HTML6, JavaScript-less, etc., and 3D I would like to see a hybrid programming language that is a fusion of V and Python, rather than a difficult programming language like C#, with the look and syntax of Python, but with a highly secure specification like Rust that is not vulnerable due to the specification in V and HTML6. I would like to see it be compatible with HTML 6. I would like to see the fusion of DirectX API and OPENGL API, which has been a longtime dream of Microsoft, and the idea of speeding up the 3D version of WEBGL, as well as the idea of using the Windows kernel as a UNIX or LINUX kernel in reference to PS5 & 6, or the idea of using HTML6 or WEBGL. I would like you to listen to the opinions of CAD software developers and promote the development of WEBGL as well. I would like to see a chip (circuit) that supports the latest surround format, Auro3D Ver2 or Ver3 (DENON's DSP and YAMAHA's cinema DSP with its excellent sound field expansion) and MQA full decoding, or a hybrid new surround format that is a fusion of the two. How about installing audio chips, DA converters, etc. as standard equipment on GPUs, graphics boards, motherboards, etc.? For older hardware that does not have such a chip, it should be possible to run a software emulator such as DirectX, or it should be a minimum requirement for OS installation to have hardware that supports Auro3D + full MQA decoding. There is another way to think of it, which is to abandon the CPU concept and just put the GPU where the CPU is now. If the GPU (CPU) could be equipped with Fujitsu's supercomputer digital annealer, the PC could become a supercomputer. Basically, if an OS that runs on GPUs can be connected in parallel at high speed, it could become a cost-effective and low-power supercomputer.
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PS5 and Gaming PC Column
2022.04.13 2020.12.14
This article can be read in about 17 minutes.
Playstation5 (hereafter abbreviated as PS5) was released in November 2020, and more than a year later, it is still difficult to obtain, but has everyone reading this article been able to get one?
The PS5 is attracting attention not only from game users but also from many PC users because of its overwhelmingly high spec, which is hard to believe for a home game console, for only about 40,000 to 50,000 yen.
Many people may be thinking, "Isn't PS5 enough without buying a gaming PC?" I think there are many people who are thinking "PS5 is enough without buying a gaming PC.
From the perspective of someone who works in the PC industry, when I saw the specs and price of PS5, I frankly thought, "The end of gaming PCs..." This article is based on a survey conducted by the Japan Gaming Association (JGMA).
This article is for those who do not have a gaming PC and are wondering whether to buy a PS5 or a gaming PC.
It has been a year since PS5 was released, and I will compare whether gaming PCs are already wacky or not, based on the various issues that have come to light.
By the way, I have not purchased PS5 yet and have no plans to do so.
Rather, my personal opinion is.
In my opinion, a gaming PC is the best.
In this article, I will explain why I choose a gaming PC no matter how high the spec of PS5 is.
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Table of Contents
Hardware and price comparison of gaming PCs with the same performance as PS5
Playstation 5 Hardware Information
What are the current prices of gaming PCs with equivalent performance?
Considering the advantages and disadvantages of PS5
Advantages and Disadvantages of PS5
Surprisingly few? There are still a handful of game titles that can run at 120fps on PS5
Even if the PC version of a title supports ray tracing, it does not necessarily mean that the PS5 version will also support it.
PS exclusive titles are the biggest deciding factor in purchasing PS5
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of a gaming PC
Advantages and disadvantages of a gaming PC
Unlimited frame rate, wide variety of gaming monitors to choose from
Isn't it difficult to choose a gaming PC? Budget and the environment you are looking for are the keys to choosing the right one.
Gaming PCs can be used for business purposes and video editing
Summary: If you are not interested in PS exclusive titles, a gaming PC is definitely the way to go!
Hardware and price comparison of gaming PCs with the same performance as PS5
Playstation 5 Hardware Info
Playstation 5 Hardware Info
CPU AMD RYZEN "Zen 2
8 cores / 16 threads
Frequency: Variable up to 3.5GHz
Graphics AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine
Ray tracing acceleration
System memory GDDR6 16GB
SSD 825GB
Read Speed: 5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw)
Optical Drive (Read Only) Ultra HD Blu-ray (66G/100G) ~10xCAV
BD-ROM (25G/50G) ～8xCAV
BD-R/RE (25G/50G) ～8xCAV
DVD ～3.2xCLV
Video output HDMI output terminal
4K 120Hz TV, 8K TV, VRR compatible (based on HDMI2.1 standard)
Communication Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.1
Price (excluding tax) UHD BD drive: 49,980 yen
Digital Edition" without UHD BD drive: 39,980 yen
The above is the hardware information of PS5, but since it is somewhat difficult to summarize the important parts, here are the key points when looking at PS5 as a gaming PC from a PC user's point of view.
CPU is Ryzen 7 3700X equivalent
Graphics are equivalent to RTX 2070 SUPER to RTX 3060 Ti
Main memory is 16GB
SSD is super fast loading
Video output limit is 4K / 120Hz
HDMI connection to monitor
Wireless communication is Wi-Fi6 compliant
Choice of with or without optical drive
These are the rough performance characteristics of the PS5 when replaced by a gaming PC.
I have been working in this industry for a long time and can assure you that it is practically impossible to buy a gaming PC with the same performance for 50,000 yen, so "the cost performance of PS5 is unbelievably good! This means that
What is the current price of a gaming PC with the same performance?
PC KOBO】LEVEL-M0P5-R56X-RBX
Price (tax included) 174,980 yen and up
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CPU AMD RYZEN 5 5600X
GPU GeForce RTX 3060
RAM 16GB
SSD 500GB M.2 NVMe
HDD None
Power Supply Unit 700W 80PLUS BRONZE
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If you look for a gaming PC with similar performance at PC Kobo, the price is around 170,000 yen. The PS5's specs may be a little over-optimistic, but if you choose based on the performance of the actual parts used, the price is as follows.
In the basic configuration, the SSD capacity is 500GB, wireless functions and optical drive are optional, so if you customize those parts, the price will go up even more.
So, why not just get a PS5?
Most people think so when comparing performance alone. 50,000 yen is a high price for a game console, but it is definitely cheaper when comparing performance with a gaming PC.
If you can get an equivalent gaming environment at a lower price, there is nothing better than that.
But is that really the only reason to make a decision?
From the following, we will compare the features of PS5 and gaming PCs other than performance.
Considering the advantages and disadvantages of PS5
The next thing to consider is the specific environment in which you will be using the system.
To avoid regretting your decision between PS5 and a gaming PC based on performance and price alone, we have compared the two from various angles.
Advantages and disadvantages of PS5
Highest quality level of gaming experience as a home console
4K / 120Hz output
Playable PS exclusive titles
Easy to post and distribute game videos
Smaller and takes up less space than a gaming PC
Fewer game titles than the PC version
Fewer TVs and monitors can support 4K / 120Hz output
Fewer game titles running at 120fps
Ray tracing support is different from the PC version
Usage other than games is limited to watching videos
Expensive for a dedicated game console
These are the advantages and disadvantages of PS5.
PS5 is the most powerful home video game console. When the hardware information was disclosed, as someone who works in the PC industry, I was honestly worried that gaming PCs would stop selling. I was honestly worried.
The most notable point compared to PS4 was the ability to output 4K/120Hz. 4K output was possible on PS4Pro, but the frame rate was 30 to 60Hz, so the ability to support 120Hz gave the impression that it was much closer to a gaming PC.
Among those who are considering purchasing a gaming PC, there are many reasons for wanting to move on from the 60Hz environment of PS4, so 4K/120Hz output is a big attraction.
Those who play mainly FPS games, such as "Fortnite" and "Apex Legends," in particular, know how happy users would be with the frame rate improvement, don't they?
But wait a minute.
Not all PS5 game titles support 4K/120Hz.
Surprisingly few? There are still a handful of game titles that can run at 120fps on PS5.
As of December 2020, only the following three game titles are capable of 120 fps
Call of Duty: Black OPS Cold War
Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
Rainbow Six Seage
*Addition on December 20, 2020: "Fortnite" has added support for PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X/S to 120 FPS in Battle Royale and Creative Mode with the 15.10 update.
'Huh? What about Fortnite, what about Apex?" I'm sure many of you are thinking, "What about Fortnite? Of course, there is a possibility that future updates will support it, but as of December 2020, there are very few titles that support it.
To achieve a 120Hz environment, of course you need a monitor that supports it, but if the game title you want to play is fixed at 60Hz, there is nothing you can do about it.
The lack of compatible monitors has been a topic of discussion for some time, but peripheral device manufacturers such as I-O DATA have gradually increased their lineups, so this problem can be cleared up if you choose carefully when purchasing a monitor.
To be honest, if you want to play in a 60Hz environment, it is no different from the PS4 era, so those who were thinking about purchasing PS5 with high expectations may be disappointed.
Even if the PC version of a title supports ray tracing, it does not necessarily mean that the PS5 version will also support it.
Another selling point of the PS5 is the ray tracing feature, which PC users have been hearing about for several years now, but it was a surprise to hear that it is now supported on home consoles as well.
The PS5 launch title "Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales" is a game that supports ray tracing and is a hot topic that shows the hardware evolution from the PS4.
This is the perfect game title in terms of measuring the hardware performance of PS5. The skyscrapers depicted with ray tracing are live-action locations and offer the best gaming experience in a 4K/60fps environment.
To be honest, the need for PS5 depends on whether you are interested in this type of game title or not. It's what we call an entertaining action game.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales" is a PS5/PS4 exclusive title, so you won't be able to play it if you buy a gaming PC. Because it is an exclusive title, it has been optimized for ray tracing and 4K/60fps support (PS5 version only).
However, games that are also released on PS may have hardware limitations because they were not originally developed for PS5.
Demon's Souls, another PS5 launch title, had information about a PC version release, but unfortunately ray tracing is not supported, even though it is currently a PS5 exclusive title. It does not seem to be optimized yet.
Even if the PC version of "Fortnite" supports ray tracing, the PS5 version does not, so even if a title that has already been released for PC supports ray tracing, it does not necessarily mean that the PS5 version will also support it.
As with the frame rate issue, if you expect too much, you may be disappointed. However, considering the entertainment value of home video game consoles, ray tracing is a highly anticipated feature, and as software optimization progresses, the number of supported titles will surely increase in the future.
PS Exclusive titles are the biggest deciding factor in purchasing PS5
We have heard a lot of negative information about the PS5 in terms of hardware, but the biggest motivation for purchasing a home video game console or gaming PC is whether or not there are games you want to play, isn't it?
PS5 can play PS4 era game titles, and there are many exclusive titles that PC users cannot play.
The Last of Us series
Uncharted series
Marvel's Spider-Man Series
Gran Turismo series
Horizon Forbidden West (Horizon Zero Dawn has a PC version)
These are the main game titles that can only be played on PS5/PS4.
The Dragon Balls series was a PS exclusive until a few years ago, but now it's also available for the PC. There are other timed exclusives, such as Dragon Quest 11 S, that are released on other platforms a few months after the PS version is released.
The Last of Us series is a big incentive to buy a PS4 or PS5 if it's a blockbuster that has never been released on PC. I bought a PS4 when "The Last of Us Remastered" was released. It was the arrival of "killer software" so to speak.
The Last of Us Remastered" is an early PS4 game, but in my opinion it is the best game out of all the PS4 titles and one of the few games that made me glad I bought a PS4. The deciding factor in my decision to purchase PS4 is how many of these games I can find.
If the game you really want to play is only available on PS, or if you wait, you don't know if there will be a PC version. In such a case, the only solution is to buy it. I think it's great that people waited 3 years for a game like "Horizon Zero Dawn" to finally be released for PC.
In the case of games that support cross-play, such as "Fortnite" and "Apex Legends," you can play with your friend on the PC version and yourself on the PS version, so you don't necessarily have to adapt to their environment. In this regard, you can choose to buy a PS5 because your budget does not allow you to buy a gaming PC.
However, some games, such as "Monster Hunter World" (PS4 version), do not support cross-play. Not all games support cross-play.
No fighting games have been announced for the PS5 version yet, but the PS4 versions of "Street Fighter V" and "Tekken 7" are cross-play compatible with the PC versions. The ability to play against each other on different platforms will help increase the number of competitors, so we expect to see cross-play support when the PS5 version is released.
These are the advantages and disadvantages of PS5.
Considering the merits and demerits of a gaming PC
Next, we will consider the advantages and disadvantages of a gaming PC. Unlike home game consoles, the specifications are not constant, so the choice and approach differ greatly.
Advantages and disadvantages of a gaming PC
Real unlimited frame rate (depends on hardware performance)
Capable of supporting various monitor resolutions such as 4K and ultrawide
By far the largest number of Western game titles
Free online games (communication fees are required)
Can also be used for non-gaming purposes such as video editing
It is good to gain PC knowledge in the future
It costs a lot of money to get a PC from scratch
Difficult to choose, don't know how to choose
Knowledge of PC is necessary before starting to play games
Desktop PCs require a lot of space.
PCs are more delicate than game consoles
There are many precautions such as anti-virus protection
The definition of a gaming PC is a PC with high processing power. It is an excellent PC no matter what you make it do, so it can run high quality 3D games smoothly at high resolution.
The main difference with PS5 is that it is not a dedicated gaming machine. Before you start playing games, you need to have some knowledge of PCs. You may stumble if you can't operate it at a minimum.
If you are already using a PC, you don't need to be concerned about the fact that it is a gaming PC, and you should be able to install it without any problems.
Although it depends on the performance of the gaming PC you purchase, PC games are far more comfortable than games played on home consoles.
Unlimited frame rates and a wide variety of gaming monitors to choose from
The biggest difference between PC gaming and home console gaming, in my opinion, is the difference in frame rate. The biggest advantage over high image quality when considering comfort in gameplay is the reduction of flickering due to the increased frame rate.
For example, if you were playing PS4 on a standard TV, just changing to a gaming monitor will change your experience. If they switch to a gaming PC, it will be even more eye-opening.
If you were playing PS4 on a TV, the frame rate was 30 fps. When the frame rate is increased by nearly 4 times, it's a no-brainer that it will be easier to watch. You will even be impressed.
The frame rate of PS5 even with its high specs is 120fps, but PC can achieve a frame rate of 144-240fps, and the graphics settings for each game title can be fine-tuned to suit the genre of the game and the way you enjoy it, prioritizing movement over image quality. This allows you to adjust the settings according to the genre of the game and the way you enjoy the game.
For FPS games, reduce the image quality and set the frame rate to 144 fps.
For open world games, increase the image quality and set the frame rate to 60 fps.
Gaming PCs can also be used in such different ways, allowing you to set the settings that best suit your style of play.
The resolution of the output can also be adjusted from Full HD to WQHD and 4K, so choosing a monitor can be a fun part of the game. Gaming monitors offer a very wide range of choices and can be selected to match the performance of your PC.
For more information on how to read the specifications of a gaming PC, please refer to this article.
February 2022 Update] 11 Recommended Gaming Monitors with Refresh Rates of 144Hz to 240Hz ｜ Models Ideal for FPS Games
To maximize the performance of a gaming PC, a "gaming monitor" is essential. Even if a high-performance graphics board is installed, it will be meaningless if the output is a standard LCD TV or office monitor. In this article, we will introduce you to our recommended gaming monitors, along with an explanation of the basic terminology needed to choose a gaming monitor for FPS games.
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2021.01.14
Isn't it difficult to choose a gaming PC? Budget and the environment you want are the keys to choosing the right one.
Gaming PCs do not have fixed specs like PS5, so what you choose should be determined by your budget and the environment you are looking for. It is especially important to clarify your budget.
If you have all the monitors and peripherals at once, it will be a big expense. You can choose to set up your environment by purchasing a few items at a time, so first decide on the specs of your gaming PC.
As mentioned earlier, a gaming PC with the same performance as a PS5 costs approximately 170,000 yen, but even with lower specifications, it is possible to run the game more comfortably than a PS5.
For example, if you want to play "Fortnite" at 144 fps, here is a PC with the right specs for your needs.
PC KOBO】LEVEL-M056-iX4-RFX
Price (excluding tax) 99,980 yen and up
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CPU Intel Core i5-10400
GPU GeForce GTX 1650
RAM 16GB
SSD 500GB M.2 NVMe
HDD None
Power supply unit 500W 80PLUS BRONZE
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What do you think?
If you purchase a gaming PC with a specific game title in mind, you can choose in this way, but if you do not have a specific game in mind, it will be difficult to choose, and you will end up with "a guy who is sure to get this much for the time being.
In fact, many people do this. In this case, the player will select a game with the highest specs that can be bought within the budget.
In this method, if the budget is too high, the specifications may be higher than necessary. It is hard to know which specs are "just right.
Here is a rough guide to "just right" specs that will allow you to comfortably play PC games released as of August 2021 at [picture quality: medium setting Full HD/60-144 fps environment].
PC KOBO】LEVEL-M056-iX4F-RBX
Price (excluding tax) 129,980 yen and up
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CPU Intel Core i5 10400F
GPU GeForce RTX 3060
RAM 16GB
SSD 500GB M.2 NVMe
HDD None
Power Supply Unit 700W 80PLUS BRONZE
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With specs like these, you can play any game title with ease. If the graphics board is RTX series, the ray tracing function can also be used.
If you choose a higher-end graphics board, you will be able to play games without lowering the frame rate even with the ray tracing function turned on.
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With specs like these, you can play any game title with ease. If the graphics board is RTX series, the ray tracing function can also be used.
If you choose a higher-end graphics board, you will be able to play games without lowering the frame rate even with the ray tracing function turned on.
Why the GeForce RTX3070 is definitely recommended if you are worried about replacing your GPU from the GTX1070.
The NVIDIA GPU GeForce RTX3070, released on October 29, 2020, is a mid-to-high class GPU that is expected to become most popular among the RTX3000 series. The reason why it is expected to be popular is because, according to my sales experience, "xx70," the last two digits of the number 70, is the best selling model every time.
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2020.11.08
If you want to get a gaming PC as cheaply as possible, take advantage of Frontier's limited-time sale. The number of units is limited, but compared to other BTO stores for models with the same specifications, you can find models that are roughly 10,000 to 20,000 yen cheaper.
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Quantities are always limited, so they may sell out before you think about it, but we recommend checking back regularly, as sometimes additional models are produced and the same performance may be available at the next sale.
The Frontier sale is what you should look at if you intend to buy immediately. If you intend to look at it as a sense of market price, it may not be helpful.
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In the case of desktop PCs, specs can be increased by exchanging parts even after purchase; the operating environment can be greatly improved by refurbishing the graphics board, one of the most important parts for playing PC games comfortably.
The model change from PS4 to PS5 took 7 years. In contrast, a graphics board model change takes place every 1-2 years, so you can consider upgrading in your own timing.
As you maintain your own PC, you will gain knowledge of PC parts, and if you become interested, you may want to try a self-built PC next to a BTO PC?
Gaming PCs can also be used for business purposes and video editing.
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As a matter of course, a gaming PC is not a PC that can only play games, but can be used for various purposes.
You need a PC to begin with, and you want a PC that can also play games. This is one way to choose a PC. In the early spring, students buy gaming PCs even though they don't need them for school.
If you are thinking mainly of using it for gaming, a good thing about a gaming PC is that you can take on various challenges, such as recording your own gameplay, editing it, and posting it on Youtube, or writing a blog about game strategies.
Recording videos of PC game play is very easy, so as long as you have editing software, you can easily distribute your original game videos.
PS5 makes it easy to distribute videos but does not allow elaborate editing, so if you are considering uploading to video sharing sites, a gaming PC is all you need to get the job done.
In summary, if you are not interested in PS exclusive titles, a gaming PC is definitely the way to go!
We have looked at the advantages and disadvantages of PS5 and a gaming PC, but the final deciding factor in your purchase is whether or not you want to play PS exclusive titles. That part will not be overturned no matter how much I tell you about the advantages of a gaming PC.
If you only play games that have been released on PC, there is no need to choose PS5.
In my case, I have a habit of thinking, "If I wait, the PC version will come out. In any case, the PC version is definitely more comfortable.
Finally, here is a list of people who would be happy with a gaming PC.
Not particularly interested in PS exclusive titles
Want to try out a variety of Western games
Want to play FPS games at 144-240fps or higher
Want to try Youtube video posting, blogging, etc.
I want to gain knowledge of PC internals.
If three or more of the above points apply to you, you will not regret choosing a gaming PC.
Games are released daily on PC gaming platforms such as Steam, so you are sure to find a game you want to play.
In terms of affordability, the PS5 wins, but a gaming PC that can be used for a variety of purposes is sure to enrich your life in the future.
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I started playing PC games more than a decade ago with an FPS game called "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. I remember playing the English version because I couldn't get the Japanese version. At the time, there was no Steam yet.
I was using a home-built PC that was made from a collection of parts (it was not called a gaming PC back then). (There was no such thing as a gaming PC back then.)
It was really hard to get used to the controls of FPS games back then because I could only use a mouse and keyboard. If I had started at my current age, I probably would have given up.
At that time, a PC was just for playing games, but now, thanks to faster Internet connections, the way we enjoy games has changed dramatically, and information can be easily shared.
As for home-use game consoles, in terms of sharing the fun of games, it is now easy to post on video distribution sites, so a PC is not necessary as long as you don't go into too much detail.
However, as the way we enjoy games is changing dramatically, I would like to encourage people to try using a gaming PC to broaden the scope of their enjoyment.
You will surely find a world in a gaming PC that you cannot experience on a home gaming console.
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