Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
On standard PS5, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth forces a compromise between a crisp 30fps Graphics mode and a blurry 60fps Performance mode plagued by low image clarity. The PS5 Pro resolves this dilemma through PSSR upscaling, delivering visual detail matching or exceeding the base 30fps Graphics mode while maintaining a locked 60fps frame rate. Although minor PSSR artifacts like hair shimmering and slight temporal breakup are noticeable, the PS5 Pro upgrade provides a night-and-day visual improvement, making it the definitive platform for the title.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
The PS5 Pro delivers a massive leap in image quality over the standard console's 60fps mode, reconstructing internal resolutions of 1080p-1296p into a sharp 4K image with PSSR. Frame rate stability is virtually flawless at 60fps during gameplay, with only subtle upscaling artifacts present.
Leverages PSSR machine-learning upscaling to deliver near-4K image clarity at 60fps from dynamic 1080p-1296p internal rendering resolutions.
Enhanced
PS5 ProUnverifiedCrisp 4K resolve using PSSR, vastly superior to base PS5 performance mode. Minor shimmering on hair and fine details, and mild foliage blurring in motion.
Graphics
PS5 ProUnverifiedRenders at or near native 4K using Unreal Engine TAA. Slightly soft resolve and lacks camera motion blur, making 30fps feel choppy.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 performance is divided between a soft 4K 30fps Graphics mode and a extremely blurry 60fps Performance mode with weak bilinear/bicubic upscaling. Both modes suffer from minor frame rate drops in intense combat sequences and busy cutscenes.
Performance
PS5UnverifiedBlurry image quality caused by low internal resolution and simple upscaling. High camera movement introduces severe softness.
Graphics
PS5UnverifiedRenders at or near native 4K using Unreal Engine TAA. Slightly soft resolve and lacks camera motion blur, making 30fps feel choppy.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro overcomes the base PS5's primary shortcoming—severe blurriness in 60fps Performance mode—by using PSSR upscaling to produce sharp 4K-like detail at a locked 60fps.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 67Fair | 75Good |
| Recommended mode | Performance | Enhanced |
| Modes available | 2 | 2 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | Yes |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 67Fair
- 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
- 75Good
- Recommended mode
- Enhanced
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- Yes
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
PSSR upscaling can produce subtle shimmering/swimming artifacts on fine geometry like hair, faint moire distortion on patterns, and foliage blur in camera motion.
Environmental geometry often lacks proper ambient occlusion or light detail, while gameplay shadows suffer from severe breakup and aliasing.
Bushes and ground clutter exhibit aggressive pop-in transitions across open natural environments.
Base PS5 drops frames during heavy battle sequences and demanding cutscenes in both Performance and Graphics modes.
Certain areas, notably the Mount Nibelheim ascent in Chapter 1, exhibit low-resolution textures inconsistent with current-gen standards.
Performance mode suffers from heavy image blurriness and substantially reduced NPC crowd density in town areas.
Performance mode averages around 1152p and utilizes an unusual upscaling pass that creates a noticeably soft, blocky image on 4K displays.
Distant foliage shows scanline-like patterns and occasional accumulation trailing blur or noise when reconstructed via PSSR.
Pro Graphics mode shows visual distortion artifacts caused by AI rendering.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth receives a major visual and performance boost on PS5 Pro via its new Versatility mode, which utilizes PSSR AI upscaling to transform the soft 1080p-like image of the base conDigital Foundry2024-12-22
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth receives a major visual and performance boost on PS5 Pro via its new Versatility mode, which utilizes PSSR AI upscaling to transform the soft 1080p-like image of the base console's Performance mode into a sharp 4K image at a locked 60fps.
Open source - UnverifiedFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 offers expansive open-world environments and CGI-quality character rendering in cutscenes, but suffers from inconsistent environmental lighting, low-resolution shadowsDigital Foundry2024-02-29
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 offers expansive open-world environments and CGI-quality character rendering in cutscenes, but suffers from inconsistent environmental lighting, low-resolution shadows, and low-res textures. Players can choose between a stable 30fps Graphics Mode at near-4K and a 60fps Performance Mode at 1152p average resolution, though Performance mode suffers from poor image clarity.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry's early look at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 Pro reveals dramatic image quality improvements. Using PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), the console upscales dynamic 1080pDigital Foundry2024-09-18
Digital Foundry's early look at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 Pro reveals dramatic image quality improvements. Using PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), the console upscales dynamic 1080p-1296p internal resolutions to a sharp 4K image at a stable 60fps, resolving the base PS5 Performance mode's severe blurriness.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry analysis summary comparing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting performance targets and visual quality differences across modes.GameSpot
Digital Foundry analysis summary comparing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting performance targets and visual quality differences across modes.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Final Fantasy VII Rebirth run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth offers 2 graphics modes: Enhanced targets 60 FPS at 4K; Graphics targets 30 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does Final Fantasy VII Rebirth run at on PS5?
On PS5, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth offers 2 graphics modes: Graphics targets 30 FPS at 4K; Performance targets 60 FPS.
Does Final Fantasy VII Rebirth use PSSR on PS5 Pro?
Yes. At least one PS5 Pro graphics mode of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth uses PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler, according to the sources cited in our analysis.
Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro overcomes the base PS5's primary shortcoming—severe blurriness in 60fps Performance mode—by using PSSR upscaling to produce sharp 4K-like detail at a locked 60fps.
What is the best graphics mode for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Enhanced — Enhanced targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth scores 75/100 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
Only updates that changed graphics modes, resolution, frame rate or visual features.
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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