F1 24 — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
F1 24 performs well across PlayStation 5 hardware, offering strong performance in both 60fps Quality and 120Hz Performance modes. On the base PS5, Quality mode runs between 1800p and 4K with ray tracing restricted to replays and menus. The PS5 Pro upgrade provides a substantial upgrade by enabling full gameplay ray tracing (reflections, ambient occlusion, and DDGI) locked at 60fps through PSSR reconstruction from 1080p-1440p. PS5 Pro also upgrades 120Hz Performance mode to a cleaner static 1440p outputting at 4K, alongside an optional 8K mode for supported displays.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro provides a notable visual upgrade for F1 24 by bringing PC-grade ray tracing features into active 60fps gameplay using PSSR. The 120Hz Performance mode sees increased visual clarity, while a new 8K mode provides extreme detail on compatible televisions.
Adds three gameplay ray tracing features (reflections, ambient occlusion, DDGI) at 60fps via PSSR upscaling in Quality mode, boosts Performance mode to static 1440p at 120Hz via TAAU, and adds an 8K output mode.
Quality Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedFeatures RT reflections, RTAO, and DDGI during gameplay. Reconstructs dynamic 1080p-1440p internal resolution to 4K using PSSR.
Performance Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedOutputs at 4K using TAAU from a dynamic, mostly static 1440p internal resolution. Uses planar reflections and cube maps.
Resolution Mode (8K)
PS5 ProUnverifiedRenders at native 4K and upscales to 8K via TAAU. Retains DDGI features.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
The standard PS5 handles F1 24 reliably across two main modes: a dynamic 1800p-4K Quality mode at 60fps and a dynamic 1080p-1440p Performance mode at 120Hz. Ray tracing is absent during actual gameplay in Quality mode, relying instead on screen-space reflections.
Quality Mode
PS5UnverifiedUses screen-space reflections during gameplay. Ray tracing is restricted to cutscenes and replays.
Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedRenders with dynamic resolution scaling between 1080p and 1440p.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro provides a substantial upgrade over the base console by bringing three ray tracing features (reflections, ambient occlusion, and DDGI) into 60fps gameplay using PSSR upscaling. It also enhances the 120Hz performance mode image quality with a clearer 1440p base resolution and adds an optional 8K mode.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 82Great | 86Great |
| Recommended mode | Quality Mode | Quality Mode |
| Modes available | 2 | 3 |
| Highest target FPS | 120 | 120 |
| Highest verified capability | 120 fps target | 120 fps target |
| PSSR | No | Yes |
| Ray tracing | No | Yes |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 82Great
- Recommended mode
- Quality Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 120
- Highest verified capability
- 120 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 86Great
- Recommended mode
- Quality Mode
- Modes available
- 3
- Highest target FPS
- 120
- Highest verified capability
- 120 fps target
- PSSR
- Yes
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Starting grid at Monaco circuit in heavy rain with full AI pack causes a brief drop to 58fps with screen tearing.
Entering pitstops during 120Hz performance mode triggers brief frame rate drops down to 115fps with screen tearing.
Pre-race sequences and replays target 40fps but frequently waver into the mid-30s with noticeable screen tearing.
Ray-traced cutscenes, pre-race build-ups, and replays experience severe performance drops into the 20-40fps range accompanied by full-screen tearing.
The Quality RT mode on PS5 Pro shows image instability compared to base PS5 Quality mode, attributed to PSSR limitations and ray tracing noise.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
At Sony's PS5 Pro hands-on event, Codemasters' F1 24 deeply impressed us with its range of visual upgrades. · Join the DF Supporter Program for ...
Go to channel Digital Foundry · Gran Turismo 7: PS5 Pro Tech Review ... F1 24 PS5 vs PS5 Pro Ray Tracing Mode Rain Effect Graphics Comparison.
... F1 24 PS5 vs PS5 Pro Ray Tracing Mode Graphics Comparison Both versions was captured in Quality Graphics Mode with Ray Tracing enabled ...
PS5 Pro: F1 24 Hands-On - Impressive Upgrades Across The Board. @DFClipsChannel500 likes20K views1 year ago
There's a lot of controversy right now about f124 running on the PS5 Pro because it's completely dividing opinion and there's a bit of conspiracy as well.
F1 24 - PS5 Pro Hands-On - Ray Tracing and PSSR Upgrades Tested. Digital Foundry · 187K views ; Honest Analysis - Is Gran Turismo 7 PSVR2 no ...
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry hands-on analysis of Hogwarts Legacy on PS5 Pro reveals enhanced ray tracing features in Fidelity RT mode, PSSR upscaling, and upgraded visual settings in Performance mode.Digital Foundry2024-09-25
F1 24 on PS5 Pro delivers significant technical upgrades, including a 4K 60fps Quality mode with multiple ray tracing features, a 4K 120fps high frame rate mode, and an 8K 60fps mode utilizing TAAU upscaling.
Open source - UnverifiedEA Sports F1 25 on PS5 Pro features PS5 Pro Enhanced support, incorporating enhanced PSSR, ray-traced reflections, dynamic diffuse global illumination, and ray-traced global illumination in Quality moPlayStation Blog2026-06-01
EA Sports F1 25 on PS5 Pro features PS5 Pro Enhanced support, incorporating enhanced PSSR, ray-traced reflections, dynamic diffuse global illumination, and ray-traced global illumination in Quality mode. Additional options include a 120Hz Performance mode and an 8K Resolution mode.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry analyzes F1 24 on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC. The game features updated track geometry and driver face scans, maintaining a rock-solid 60fps during gameplay on PS5 with dynamic Digital Foundry2024-06-05
Digital Foundry analyzes F1 24 on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC. The game features updated track geometry and driver face scans, maintaining a rock-solid 60fps during gameplay on PS5 with dynamic resolution scaling between 1800p and 4K, though ray-traced cutscenes and replays suffer frame drops down to 20-40fps with screen tearing.
Open source - UnverifiedF1 24 on PS5 Pro delivers significant technical enhancements over the base console, incorporating gameplay ray-traced reflections, ray-traced ambient occlusion, and DDGI at 60fps via PSSR upscaling inDigital Foundry2024-10-26
F1 24 on PS5 Pro delivers significant technical enhancements over the base console, incorporating gameplay ray-traced reflections, ray-traced ambient occlusion, and DDGI at 60fps via PSSR upscaling in Quality mode. The console also improves image quality in 120Hz Performance mode and introduces a unique 8K output mode.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does F1 24 run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, F1 24 offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 120 FPS at 4K; Quality Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does F1 24 run at on PS5?
On PS5, F1 24 offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 120 FPS; Quality Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K.
Does F1 24 support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. Performance Mode on PS5 Pro, Performance Mode on PS5 run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display.
Does F1 24 use PSSR on PS5 Pro?
Yes. At least one PS5 Pro graphics mode of F1 24 uses PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler, according to the sources cited in our analysis.
Is F1 24 worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro provides a substantial upgrade over the base console by bringing three ray tracing features (reflections, ambient occlusion, and DDGI) into 60fps gameplay using PSSR upscaling. It also enhances the 120Hz performance mode image quality with a clearer 1440p base resolution and adds an optional 8K mode.
What is the best graphics mode for F1 24 on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Quality Mode — Quality Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K. Highest frame rate: Performance Mode targets 120 FPS at 4K.
Patch history
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The players' verdict
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