Atomic Heart — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Atomic Heart follows the standard console template on PlayStation 5: a Quality mode running at dynamic 4K and 30fps, and a Performance mode that drops to a dynamic resolution around QHD to hold 60fps. Given how fast and reflex-heavy the combat is, Performance is the mode to pick, and the loss in sharpness is modest. The PS4 version is a single 30fps, 1080p presentation with clearly reduced effects, foliage and draw distance. There is no PS5 Pro patch, so Pro owners run the PS5 modes as they are.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 offers the usual pair: a 30fps Quality mode at dynamic 4K and a 60fps Performance mode around dynamic QHD. Performance is the right choice for the combat.
Performance
PS5 ProUnverifiedDynamic resolution around QHD, with reduced effects density to hold the higher frame rate.
Quality
PS5 ProUnverifiedHighest internal resolution, with the full effects and foliage settings of the PS5 build.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
PS5 offers the usual pair: a 30fps Quality mode at dynamic 4K and a 60fps Performance mode around dynamic QHD. Performance is the right choice for the combat.
Performance
PS5UnverifiedDynamic resolution around QHD, with reduced effects density to hold the higher frame rate.
Quality
PS5UnverifiedHighest internal resolution, with the full effects and foliage settings of the PS5 build.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
No PS5 Pro patch: both PS5 modes run unchanged on Pro.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 78Good | 78Good |
| Recommended mode | Performance | Performance |
| Modes available | 2 | 2 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | No |
- PSFoundry Score
- 78Good
- Recommended mode
- Performance
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 78Good
- Recommended mode
- Performance
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
Known issues
We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.
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- UnverifiedAtomic Heart console graphics modesPush Square2023-02-21
PS5 offers a 30fps Quality mode and a 60fps Performance mode with dynamic resolution.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Atomic Heart run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Atomic Heart offers 2 graphics modes: Quality targets 30 FPS at 4K; Performance targets 60 FPS at 1440p.
What frame rate does Atomic Heart run at on PS5?
On PS5, Atomic Heart offers 2 graphics modes: Quality targets 30 FPS at 4K; Performance targets 60 FPS at 1440p.
Is Atomic Heart worth playing on PS5 Pro?
No PS5 Pro patch: both PS5 modes run unchanged on Pro.
What is the best graphics mode for Atomic Heart on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Performance — Performance targets 60 FPS at 1440p.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Atomic Heart?
Atomic Heart scores 78/100 on PS5 Pro. The PSFoundry Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
Patch history
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We only log updates with a documented effect on graphics modes, resolution, frame rate or visual features. None have been verified for this title yet.
The players' verdict
Recent player impressions of how the game runs on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
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