Ghost of Yotei — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Ghost of Yotei patch 1.1 expands visual options across PS5 platforms. Base PS5 receives a Balanced RT mode offering a locked 40fps baseline or 40-60fps when unlocked on 120Hz VRR displays. On PS5 Pro, unlocked modes deliver massive frame-rate increases: RT Pro scales to 70-90fps, while non-RT modes see roughly 33 percent higher performance. Cutscenes remain capped at 30fps on all systems.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro gains significant performance overhead with patch 1.1's frame-rate unlocks. RT Pro mode regularly runs between 70-90fps, while the new Balanced RT mode stays smoothly within 40-60fps on 120Hz VRR displays. Cutscenes remain locked to 30fps.
Patch 1.1 adds frame-rate unlocks allowing RT Pro mode to reach 70-90fps, introduces Balanced RT mode (40-60fps in VRR), and boosts non-RT mode frame rates by roughly 33 percent.
Balanced RT (Unlocked)
PS5 ProUnverifiedDelivers higher visual fidelity than RT Pro mode.
RT Pro (Unlocked)
PS5 ProUnverifiedPerformance
PS5 ProUnverifiedGraphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 receives its first 40fps ray-tracing mode with patch 1.1's Balanced RT option. On 120Hz VRR screens, frame rates can be unlocked to range between 40-60fps. Cutscenes are locked at 30fps.
Balanced RT
PS5UnverifiedBrings ray tracing features to base PS5 at target frame rates above 30fps.
Performance
PS5UnverifiedPS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro offers substantial advantages with patch 1.1, enabling ray-traced modes to run unlocked at 70-90fps in RT Pro mode, alongside a ~33% overall frame-rate improvement in non-RT modes compared to standard PS5.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 88Great | 89Great |
| Recommended mode | Balanced RT | Balanced RT (Unlocked) |
| Modes available | 2 | 3 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | Yes |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 88Great
- Recommended mode
- Balanced RT
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 89Great
- Recommended mode
- Balanced RT (Unlocked)
- Modes available
- 3
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- Yes
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Frame-rate unlock settings do not apply during cinematics, which are capped at 30fps across all modes and consoles.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Ghost of Yōtei Patch 1.1: Balanced Mode And Unlocked VRR Upgrades Tested! · God of War Ragnarök on PS5 Pro: TAA vs PSSR - Quality and Performance ...
Ghost of Yote supports ray tracing now rayraced lighting is a perfect match for an expansive game like this.
The quality mode unlocked now caps at 40 and the balance mode caps at 60 and i'm assuming that um uh the performance modes basically run fully unlocked.
Ghost of Yōtei - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro - A Triumphant Sequel... With Ray Tracing! - 4K HDR Video. Digital Foundry · 453K views ; PS5 Pro Review ...
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedGhost of Yotei's 1.1 update introduces a new Balanced graphics mode in both standard and ray-traced forms, along with frame-rate unlock options across all modes on PS5 and PS5 Pro. On PS5 Pro, unlockeDigital Foundry2025-12-01
Ghost of Yotei's 1.1 update introduces a new Balanced graphics mode in both standard and ray-traced forms, along with frame-rate unlock options across all modes on PS5 and PS5 Pro. On PS5 Pro, unlocked RT Pro reaches 70-90fps, while base PS5 gets its first 40fps ray-tracing option.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry forum users highlight Ghost of Yotei as one of the technical highlights on PS5 Pro, noting superior performance and visual quality compared to the base PS5.Digital Foundry
Digital Foundry forum users highlight Ghost of Yotei as one of the technical highlights on PS5 Pro, noting superior performance and visual quality compared to the base PS5.
Open source - UnverifiedGhost of Yotei's Update 1.1 introduces VRR support, an uncapped frame rate toggle, and a new 40 fps Balanced mode. On PS5 Pro, uncapping the frame rate in RT Pro mode boosts performance from 60 fps toPush Square2025-12-01
Ghost of Yotei update 1.1 introduces VRR support, a 40fps Balanced mode, and uncapped frame rates across PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Ghost of Yotei run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Ghost of Yotei offers 2 graphics modes: Balanced RT (Unlocked) targets 40 FPS at 4K; Performance targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does Ghost of Yotei run at on PS5?
On PS5, Ghost of Yotei offers 2 graphics modes: Balanced RT targets 40 FPS at 4K; Performance targets 60 FPS at 4K.
Does Ghost of Yotei support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. Balanced RT (Unlocked) on PS5 Pro, Performance on PS5 Pro, Balanced RT on PS5, Performance on PS5 run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display. That is a 120 Hz output container with a higher frame-rate range — no mode targets a locked 120 FPS.
Does Ghost of Yotei use PSSR on PS5 Pro?
Yes. At least one PS5 Pro graphics mode of Ghost of Yotei uses PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler, according to the sources cited in our analysis.
Is Ghost of Yotei worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro offers substantial advantages with patch 1.1, enabling ray-traced modes to run unlocked at 70-90fps in RT Pro mode, alongside a ~33% overall frame-rate improvement in non-RT modes compared to standard PS5.
What is the best graphics mode for Ghost of Yotei on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Balanced RT (Unlocked) — Balanced RT (Unlocked) targets 40 FPS at 4K. Highest frame rate: RT Pro (Unlocked).
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.
We publish player impressions from Reddit, ResetEra and specialist forums only when they discuss how the game actually runs. They never affect the PSFoundry Score.
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