Resident Evil 4 — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Resident Evil 4 Remake struggles on base PS5 when running in Resolution Mode with Ray Tracing, dropping between 40-60fps and often falling below the VRR window. Base PS5 users must rely on Performance Mode (55-60fps with RT) for fluid gameplay. On PS5 Pro, the game achieves a locked 60fps in Resolution Mode with RT engaged. PS5 Pro also introduces an exclusive 120Hz mode that utilizes PSSR upscaling from 1536x864 to target higher frame rates, ranging from 70-90fps with RT enabled up to 85-105fps in Performance mode. The PS5 Pro upgrade delivers a significant 30-40% frame rate increase over the base console.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro solves base PS5 performance bottlenecks, locking Resolution Mode with RT at a smooth 60fps. The new Pro-exclusive 120Hz mode adopts PSSR upscaling from 1536x864 to deliver 70-105fps, requiring a VRR display for best results.
Adds PS5 Pro Enhanced support with a new 120Hz mode using PSSR upscaling from 1536x864 to 4K. 60Hz mode retains 4K checkerboard rendering while locking performance to 60fps in Resolution Mode with Ray Tracing enabled.
Resolution Mode (60Hz)
PS5 ProUnverified4K checkerboard rendering with RT reflections and optional hair strand effects. PSSR is not active in 60Hz mode.
120Hz Mode (Performance)
PS5 ProUnverifiedInternal resolution of 1536x864 upscaled to 4K using PSSR. RT disabled.
120Hz Mode (Resolution)
PS5 ProUnverified1536x864 resolution upscaled to 4K via PSSR with Ray Tracing active.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 struggles in Resolution Mode with Ray Tracing enabled, suffering frequent frame drops between 40-60fps that frequently fall outside display VRR ranges. Performance Mode offers a smoother experience, running at around 1944p checkerboard with RT and holding closer to 55-60fps.
Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedRuns at around 1944p checkerboard resolution.
Resolution Mode
PS5Unverified4K checkerboard rendering with optional ray tracing reflections.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro provides a 30-40% frame rate improvement over base PS5 in RE4 Remake. It fixes the unstable 40-60fps drops seen on base hardware by maintaining a locked 60fps in Resolution Mode with Ray Tracing. Furthermore, PS5 Pro introduces a dedicated 120Hz high frame-rate mode utilizing PSSR reconstruction.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 79Good | 83Great |
| Recommended mode | Performance Mode | Resolution Mode (60Hz) |
| Modes available | 2 | 3 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 120 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 120 fps target |
| PSSR | No | Yes |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 79Good
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- 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
- 83Great
- Recommended mode
- Resolution Mode (60Hz)
- Modes available
- 3
- Highest target FPS
- 120
- Highest verified capability
- 120 fps target
- PSSR
- Yes
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Checkerboarding on PS5 causes smeary fine detail and noisy breakup on transparent textures such as Leon's hair and foliage. Enabling chromatic aberration further worsens blurriness.
Selecting Resolution Mode on PS5 with Ray Tracing toggled off results in screen-space reflections being disabled entirely.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
Update 14/12/24: There is a difference in resolution while using the 120Hz mode in Resident Evil 4 Remake on PS5 Pro - and ... Digital Foundry ...
The PS5 specific issues with image construction seem to have been addressed to some degree. The game looks sharper and more detailed.
Resident Evil 4 Remake PS5 Pro [PSSR 2.0 Update] Gameplay, Frame rate FPS performance & resolution fidelity details of this classic entry in ...
Resident Evil 4 on PS5 vs. PS5 Pro | Loading, Graphics, Resolution and FPS Test. @OpenSurprise1K likes123K views1 year ago
In today's video we'll be covering the game's beautiful visuals in depth while examining the game across various platforms.
Resident Evil 4 Remake: we've tested the demo, we've reviewed the game - and now we're returning to the good old fashioned platform ...
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedGameFAQs forum thread discussing Resident Evil 4 graphics and performance options across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, focusing on framerates, ray tracing toggles, and resolution modes.GameSpot
GameFAQs forum thread discussing Resident Evil 4 graphics and performance options across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, focusing on framerates, ray tracing toggles, and resolution modes.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry technical analysis of Resident Evil 4 Remake on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 Pro, and PlayStation 4, covering frame rates, image reconstruction, visual modes, and graphical compromisesDigital Foundry2023-03-25
Digital Foundry technical analysis of Resident Evil 4 Remake on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 Pro, and PlayStation 4, covering frame rates, image reconstruction, visual modes, and graphical compromises.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry analysis of Resident Evil Village on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting PS5 Pro enhancements including PSSR upscaling and a new 120Hz high frame-rate mode.Digital Foundry2024-12-13
Digital Foundry's analysis covers the Resident Evil series on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting performance improvements in Resident Evil 4 Remake and Resident Evil Village via official PS5 Pro Enhanced updates, alongside unpatched performance gains for RE2, RE3, and RE7.
Open source - UnverifiedResident Evil Village analysis covering PS5, PS4 Pro, and PS4 performance modes, resolutions, ray tracing impacts, and visual comparisons.Wccftech2021-04-18
Resident Evil Village analysis covering PS5, PS4 Pro, and PS4 performance modes, resolutions, ray tracing impacts, and visual comparisons.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Resident Evil 4 run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Resident Evil 4 offers 3 graphics modes: Resolution Mode (60Hz) targets 60 FPS at 4K; 120Hz Mode (Performance) targets 120 FPS at 4K; 120Hz Mode (Resolution) targets 120 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does Resident Evil 4 run at on PS5?
On PS5, Resident Evil 4 offers 2 graphics modes: Resolution Mode targets 60 FPS at 2160p; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1944p.
Does Resident Evil 4 support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. 120Hz Mode (Performance) on PS5 Pro, 120Hz Mode (Resolution) on PS5 Pro run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display.
Does Resident Evil 4 use PSSR on PS5 Pro?
Yes. At least one PS5 Pro graphics mode of Resident Evil 4 uses PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler, according to the sources cited in our analysis.
Is Resident Evil 4 worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro provides a 30-40% frame rate improvement over base PS5 in RE4 Remake. It fixes the unstable 40-60fps drops seen on base hardware by maintaining a locked 60fps in Resolution Mode with Ray Tracing. Furthermore, PS5 Pro introduces a dedicated 120Hz high frame-rate mode utilizing PSSR reconstruction.
What is the best graphics mode for Resident Evil 4 on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Resolution Mode (60Hz) — Resolution Mode (60Hz) targets 60 FPS at 4K. Highest frame rate: 120Hz Mode (Performance) targets 120 FPS at 4K.
Patch history
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The players' verdict
Recent player impressions of how the game runs on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
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