Genshin Impact — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Genshin Impact offers an upgraded experience on PS5 compared to PS4, benefiting from full 4K output resolution and improved visual detail along with faster loading times. Frame-rate targets and PS5 Pro specifics are not documented in the source.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Standard Mode
PS5UnverifiedSupports full 4K resolution and high levels of detail.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
A side-by-side comparison requires verified graphics-mode data on both PS5 and PS5 Pro. It appears here as soon as both versions are analysed.
Known issues
Frame rate occasionally drops to the low 50s or high 40s in detailed locations like Mondstadt city and during intense battles with heavy effects.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedRainbow Six Siege on PS5 features two primary options: a Resolution mode targeting 4K visuals at 60 FPS and an enhanced Performance mode targeting 120 FPS, along with faster load times and DualSense fPlayStation Blog
Genshin Impact on PS5 features full 4K resolution visuals, higher levels of detail, and faster loading times over the original PS4 version.
Open source - UnverifiedVG Tech performance analysis confirms Genshin Impact runs at 3360x2160 resolution on PS5 via backward compatibility, maintaining 60fps for approximately 95% of gameplay and addressing performance issuWccftech2020-11-16
VG Tech performance analysis confirms Genshin Impact runs at 3360x2160 resolution on PS5 via backward compatibility, maintaining 60fps for approximately 95% of gameplay and addressing performance issues present on PS4 hardware.
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Frequently asked
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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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