Ratchet & Clank — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart delivers a flagship graphical display on both PS5 and PS5 Pro. On base PS5, players must choose between a native 4K 30fps Fidelity mode, a 1440p 60fps Performance RT mode, or a non-RT 60fps mode with higher internal resolutions. PS5 Pro effectively bridges this gap with its Performance Pro mode, utilizing PSSR to upscale a ~1584p image to 4K at 60fps while retaining ray-traced reflections and improved visual stability. While base PS5 Performance RT remains impressive, PS5 Pro offers a clearer, cleaner presentation with superior temporal stability.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro delivers a locked 60fps experience in Performance Pro mode with PSSR upscaling to 4K output from a ~1584p base. Ray-traced reflections, foliage detail, and particle consistency are noticeably improved over base PS5, though reflections exhibit slight ghosting during fast motion.
Adds Performance Pro mode targeting 60fps with PSSR upscaling to 4K internal ~1584p base res and enhanced RT reflections.
Performance Pro
PS5 ProUnverifiedCleaner image with less aliasing, improved particle coherence, and clearer fur rendering. Ray reflections look cleaner at rest but can exhibit slight ghosting during movement.
Fidelity
PS5 ProUnverifiedFull or nearly full 4K internal resolution with highest level of geometric detail, dense crowds, and stable foliage rendering.
Performance
PS5 ProUnverifiedHigher internal resolution (1620p-1800p) but drops ray-traced reflections entirely.
Performance RT
PS5 ProUnverifiedUses heavy post-process sharpening leading to artificial edge ringing. RT reflections have a grainier, checkerboard-like pattern compared to PS5 Pro.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 offers three distinct graphical presets. Performance RT is recommended for 60fps play with ray tracing at ~1440p output, while Fidelity mode targets 30fps at crisp 4K image reconstruction. A non-RT Performance mode is also available.
Performance RT
PS5UnverifiedUses heavy post-process sharpening leading to artificial edge ringing. RT reflections have a grainier, checkerboard-like pattern compared to PS5 Pro.
Performance
PS5UnverifiedHigher internal resolution (1620p-1800p) but drops ray-traced reflections entirely.
Fidelity
PS5UnverifiedFull or nearly full 4K internal resolution with highest level of geometric detail, dense crowds, and stable foliage rendering.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro provides a solid upgrade over base PS5 Performance RT mode, boosting resolved output from 1440p to full 4K using PSSR at 60fps while retaining ray-traced reflections with cleaner edges and superior particle stability.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 79Good | 76Good |
| Recommended mode | Performance RT | Performance Pro |
| Modes available | 3 | 4 |
| 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 | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 79Good
- Recommended mode
- Performance RT
- Modes available
- 3
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 76Good
- Recommended mode
- Performance Pro
- Modes available
- 4
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- Yes
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
In an early PS5 Pro build cutscene, Ratchet's fur appears dry instead of wet, missing the slicked-back look present on standard PS5.
By default the game engages 120Hz output mode, which can cause some TV sets or monitors to drop resolution to 1080p. Can be fixed by disabling 120Hz output in the PS5 system menus.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Learn about the awesome PS5 Pro Enhanced features available in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart from the developers at Insomniac Games.
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart PS5 - The Digital Foundry Tech Review ... Virtual Run | Ratchet & Clank - Rift Apart | Workout - Running | 5k ...
Ratchet and Clank and this is running on PlayStation 4 Pro in its 4K mode and joining me to discuss the game.
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Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart PS5 - The Digital Foundry Tech Review ... Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Actually Sucks. TheDigitalMadMan•42K ...
PS5 Pro PSSR 1 vs PSSR 2.0 Graphics Comparison - Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart [4K60HD]. @MichaelXboxEvolved38 likes3.1K views3 months ago
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry evaluates the three launch graphics modes for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PS5: Fidelity, Performance, and Performance RT. Performance RT is recommended as the ideal balance between Digital Foundry2021-06-11
Digital Foundry analyzes Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PS5, evaluating its three visual modes: Fidelity (30fps with ray tracing and native 1800p-4K DRS), Performance (60fps without RT at 1620p-1800p DRS), and Performance RT (60fps with ray tracing at 1080p-1440p DRS). The DF team strongly recommends Performance RT mode as the ideal balance of fluid frame rates and visual spectacle.
Open source - UnverifiedRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart receives a PS5 Pro Enhanced update that combines ray-traced reflections, 60fps performance, and PSSR upscaling to a 4K output from an internal resolution around 1584p. CompDigital Foundry2024-10-16
Digital Foundry evaluates the PS5 Pro enhancement for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, comparing its Performance Pro mode against the base PS5's Performance RT, Fidelity, and no-RT Performance modes. The Pro patch utilizes PSSR to upscale from 1584p to a full 4K output at 60fps with ray-traced reflections.
Open source - UnverifiedA PlayStation 5 update for Ratchet & Clank adds a 60 FPS mode running via backwards compatibility, delivering a locked 60 FPS performance with native 1440p rendering reconstructed to 4K via temporal iWccftech2021-03-31
A PlayStation 5 update for Ratchet & Clank adds a 60 FPS mode running via backwards compatibility, delivering a locked 60 FPS performance with native 1440p rendering reconstructed to 4K via temporal injection.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Ratchet & Clank run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Ratchet & Clank offers 4 graphics modes: Performance Pro targets 60 FPS at 4K; Fidelity targets 30 FPS at 4K; Performance targets 60 FPS; Performance RT targets 60 FPS at 1440p.
What frame rate does Ratchet & Clank run at on PS5?
On PS5, Ratchet & Clank offers 3 graphics modes: Performance RT targets 60 FPS at 1440p; Performance targets 60 FPS; Fidelity targets 30 FPS at 4K.
Does Ratchet & Clank use PSSR on PS5 Pro?
Yes. At least one PS5 Pro graphics mode of Ratchet & Clank uses PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler, according to the sources cited in our analysis.
Is Ratchet & Clank worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro provides a solid upgrade over base PS5 Performance RT mode, boosting resolved output from 1440p to full 4K using PSSR at 60fps while retaining ray-traced reflections with cleaner edges and superior particle stability.
What is the best graphics mode for Ratchet & Clank on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Performance Pro — Performance Pro targets 60 FPS at 4K. Best ray-traced image quality: Fidelity targets 30 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Ratchet & Clank?
Ratchet & Clank scores 79/100 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
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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