The Last of Us Part II — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
The Last of Us Part II shipped as a PS4 title and remains one on every console: what changes is how much headroom the hardware gives it. On PS4 it targets 30fps at 1080p and on PS4 Pro at 1440p reconstructed to 4K, with brief drops in the heaviest water sequences. Patch 1.08 unlocked a 60fps option for PS5, and that is the version PS5 and PS5 Pro owners run today: the same PS4 Pro image at 1440p checkerboard, but at a near-locked 60fps with VRR support. PS5 Pro adds no patch, no PSSR and no resolution increase - only enough extra headroom to erase the residual dips. If you want a version rebuilt for current hardware, with native rendering and Pro-specific work, that is The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which we cover on its own page.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
No dedicated PS5 Pro patch. The Pro only stabilises the existing 60fps profile; for a Pro-optimised experience the Remastered edition is the relevant page.
The 2020 release has no PS5 Pro patch. On Pro it runs the same backwards-compatible PS4 Pro build with the 60fps unlock; there is no PSSR and no resolution increase. The PS5 Pro optimised version of this game is The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
Performance Mode (60fps patch)
PS5 ProUnverifiedIdentical image to PS5: the PS4 Pro build at 1440p checkerboard. PS5 Pro adds no PSSR and no resolution uplift because the game was never patched for Pro.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Backwards-compatible 60fps patch on the original release: excellent frame rate and stability, dated 2020 image quality and no modern rendering features.
Performance Mode (60fps patch)
PS5UnverifiedRuns the PS4 Pro build in backwards compatibility: 1440p checkerboard reconstructed to 4K, unchanged assets and effects from the 2020 release.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
The 2020 release received no PS5 Pro patch, so Pro owners get the same backwards-compatible build with slightly steadier frame delivery. The Pro-optimised version of this game is The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 82Great | 84Great |
| Recommended mode | Performance Mode (60fps patch) | Performance Mode (60fps patch) |
| Modes available | 1 | 1 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | No |
- PSFoundry Score
- 82Great
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode (60fps patch)
- Modes available
- 1
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 84Great
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode (60fps patch)
- Modes available
- 1
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
Known issues
A isolated frame-rate drop below 60fps occurs in one specific location engaging enemies atop an abandoned skyscraper shrouded in fog.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
The Last of Us Part 2 - Digital Foundry Tech Review - Naughty Dog's PS4 Masterpiece? ... The Last of Us Part II E3 vs Retail | Direct Comparison.
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry's preliminary technical review evaluates The Last of Us Part II on PS4 and PS4 Pro ahead of launch. Both systems deliver strong visual presentations targeting 30fps, with PS4 operatingDigital Foundry2020-06-13
Digital Foundry's preliminary technical review evaluates The Last of Us Part II on PS4 and PS4 Pro ahead of launch. Both systems deliver strong visual presentations targeting 30fps, with PS4 operating at native 1080p and PS4 Pro rendering at native 1440p with up to 4K display output.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry examines the PC port of The Last of Us Part II, comparing its performance and graphical settings directly against the PS4, PS4 Pro, and PS5 versions.Digital Foundry2025-04-03
Digital Foundry examines the PC port of The Last of Us Part II, comparing its performance and graphical settings directly against the PS4, PS4 Pro, and PS5 versions.
Open source - UnverifiedDigital Foundry evaluates patch 1.08 for The Last of Us Part II on PS5, which delivers a default 60fps frame-rate target while maintaining the PS4 Pro visual features and 1440p resolution, alongside hDigital Foundry2021-05-19
Digital Foundry evaluates patch 1.08 for The Last of Us Part II on PS5, which delivers a default 60fps frame-rate target while maintaining the PS4 Pro visual features and 1440p resolution, alongside halved loading times.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does The Last of Us Part II run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, The Last of Us Part II offers 1 graphics mode: Performance Mode (60fps patch) targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does The Last of Us Part II run at on PS5?
On PS5, The Last of Us Part II offers 1 graphics mode: Performance Mode (60fps patch) targets 60 FPS at 4K.
Is The Last of Us Part II worth playing on PS5 Pro?
The 2020 release received no PS5 Pro patch, so Pro owners get the same backwards-compatible build with slightly steadier frame delivery. The Pro-optimised version of this game is The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
What is the best graphics mode for The Last of Us Part II on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Performance Mode (60fps patch) — Performance Mode (60fps patch) targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of The Last of Us Part II?
The Last of Us Part II scores 84/100 on PS5 Pro. 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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