Saints Row — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
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Saints Row offers extensive display options on PS5 and Xbox Series X, with five main modes and RTAO toggles leading to seven total configurations. Neither console uses dynamic resolution scaling, adhering strictly to fixed native resolutions at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K. Performance is unlocked across all modes on PS5 and Series X, leading to variable frame rates where 1440p High FPS is the recommended choice on both platforms, especially with a VRR display. In taxing RTAO scenarios at 1440p, PS5 holds a 3-6fps advantage over Series X.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Saints Row on PS5 provides seven graphics options running at fixed resolutions without dynamic resolution scaling. All modes feature unlocked frame rates, causing frame rate fluctuation without display VRR support. The 1440p High FPS mode provides the most balanced experience, whereas higher quality and 4K modes frequently drop below 60fps.
1080p Max FPS
PS5UnverifiedTurns down geometry LOD settings, reduces foliage draw, and disables RTAO.
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
Screen-space reflections render at a noticeably low resolution below PC top settings, causing distortion in water surfaces during character movements.
Noticeable shadow pop-in occurs when traveling outside the city, with shadows fading in close to the player.
NPCs use low animation frame rates at range, and melee execution animations show noticeable gaps between character models.
Lack of dynamic resolution scaling causes frequent frame rate drops below the 60 fps target in all modes, with 4K mode dipping into the 20s and ray-tracing modes dropping into the 30s and 40s.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry evaluates Saints Row across PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles. The game features seven graphics permutations on PS5, including fixed resolutions from 1080p to 4K, ray-traced ambient occlDigital Foundry2022-08-22
Digital Foundry evaluates Saints Row across PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles. The game features seven graphics permutations on PS5, including fixed resolutions from 1080p to 4K, ray-traced ambient occlusion options, and unlocked frame rates.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry's technical analysis of Saints Row reveals five core visual modes (up to seven with optional ray-traced ambient occlusion) targeting 60 fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X. All modes use natiWccftech2022-08-23
Digital Foundry's technical analysis of Saints Row reveals five core visual modes (up to seven with optional ray-traced ambient occlusion) targeting 60 fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X. All modes use native fixed resolutions rather than dynamic resolution scaling, leading to frame rate drops across the board. The PS5 performs approximately 5 fps faster than Xbox Series X when ray-traced ambient occlusion is enabled.
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Frequently asked
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What frame rate does Saints Row run at on PS5?
On PS5, Saints Row offers 1 graphics mode: 1080p Max FPS targets 60 FPS at 1080p.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Saints Row?
Saints Row scores 84/100 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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The players' verdict
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