Tekken 8 — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Tekken 8 skips the PS4 generation entirely, releasing exclusively on current-gen hardware. On PS5, the game delivers rapid load times, low input latency (~58ms), and a required 60 fps target. Visual quality is clean with Unreal Engine dynamic resolution scaling outputting at 4K while running internally near 1440p or higher using spatial upscaling.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Tekken 8 delivers impressive visuals and near-instant loading on PS5, utilizing dynamic resolution scaling to maintain the 60 fps target required for fighting games. Input latency is roughly 58ms, though console versions lack graphic mode options or motion blur toggles.
Standard
PS5UnverifiedUses dynamic resolution scaling up to native 4K down to 50% scale per axis (1080p), usually maintaining around 1440p or slightly higher combined with TAA and spatial upscaling.
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
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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Tekken 8 raises the game with highly detailed active and vibrant locations that range from bustling cities dense forested areas and streams.
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- UnverifiedTekken 8 brings current-gen Unreal Engine performance to PlayStation 5 with minimal loading times, low input latency (~58ms), and dynamic resolution scaling targeting a locked 60 fps.Digital Foundry2024-01-26
Tekken 8 brings current-gen Unreal Engine performance to PlayStation 5 with minimal loading times, low input latency (~58ms), and dynamic resolution scaling targeting a locked 60 fps.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Tekken 8 run at on PS5?
On PS5, Tekken 8 offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Tekken 8?
Tekken 8 scores 82/100 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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