God of War Ragnarök — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
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God of War Ragnarök on PlayStation 5 represents an exceptionally refined cross-generation title with high stability across all modes. On standard displays, the 60fps Performance mode offers rock-solid frame rates with minimal visual compromise compared to the 30fps Quality mode. For high-end 120Hz displays with VRR support, the High Frame Rate mode provides a notable fluid improvement running between 80 to 90 fps. Loading times from save files on PS5 average around 10 seconds, which is roughly 20 seconds faster than PS4 Pro.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
God of War Ragnarök on PS5 is exceptionally stable, offering locked frame rates in its fixed-target modes and excellent TAA upsampling image quality. The 60fps Performance mode provides seamless fluidity without significant visual downgrades from Quality mode. Displays with 120Hz and VRR support unlock the highest level of responsiveness in the unlocked High Frame Rate mode.
Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedDynamic resolution scaling between 1440p and 2160p (averaging ~1872p) using TAA with upsampling. Slightly reduced LOD, fur rendering, and shadow detail compared to Quality mode.
Quality Mode
PS5UnverifiedRenders at full native 4K. Features enhanced LOD distance detail, higher quality fur rendering, contact hardened shadows, additional scene lights, and improved sky lighting.
High Frame Rate Quality Mode
PS5UnverifiedDynamic resolution scaling window between 1800p and 2160p with temporal upscaling. Retains the enhanced LODs and shadow settings of the 30fps Quality mode.
High Frame Rate Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedFixed 1440p output utilizing temporal upscaling. Shares the same reduced visual settings preset as the standard 60fps Performance mode.
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
We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.
Video analysis
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- UnverifiedGod of War Ragnarök on PS5 delivers an extraordinarily polished presentation across four distinct graphics options for 60Hz and 120Hz displays. On standard 60Hz screens, players can choose between a lDigital Foundry2022-11-03
God of War Ragnarök on PS5 delivers an extraordinarily polished presentation across four distinct graphics options for 60Hz and 120Hz displays. On standard 60Hz screens, players can choose between a locked 30fps Native 4K Quality mode and a locked 60fps Performance mode with dynamic resolution (1440p-2160p, averaging ~1872p) using temporal upsampling. On 120Hz displays, a locked 40fps Quality mode (1800p-2160p DRS) and an unlocked High Frame Rate Performance mode (targeting up to 120fps at 1440p
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry evaluates God of War Ragnarök across PS4, PS4 Pro, and PS5, showcasing excellent cross-generational scaling, smooth 60fps and 120Hz options on PS5, and impressive polish on last-gen haDigital Foundry2022-11-09
Digital Foundry evaluates God of War Ragnarök across PS4, PS4 Pro, and PS5, showcasing excellent cross-generational scaling, smooth 60fps and 120Hz options on PS5, and impressive polish on last-gen hardware.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does God of War Ragnarök run at on PS5?
On PS5, God of War Ragnarök offers 4 graphics modes: Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 2160p; High Frame Rate Quality Mode targets 40 FPS at 2160p; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 2160p; High Frame Rate Performance Mode targets 120 FPS at 1440p.
Does God of War Ragnarök support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. High Frame Rate Quality Mode on PS5, High Frame Rate Performance Mode on PS5 run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display.
What is the PSFoundry Score of God of War Ragnarök?
God of War Ragnarök scores 83/100 on PS5. 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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