Valheim — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Grounded targets 60fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, while Nintendo Switch targets 30fps. On PS5, the game runs at a surprisingly low dynamic resolution between 1080p and 1215p, compared to Series X which scales up to 4K. Although PS5 exhibits higher geometry draw distances and sharper shadow maps than Xbox Series X, its performance is erratic, regularly dropping into the 50s and hitting lows of 45fps. Xbox Series X provides a far more consistent 60fps experience, making it the preferred console platform at present.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Latest analysed patch: 1.02
Grounded on PS5 renders with higher geometry LODs and crisp shadow maps, but image clarity is relatively soft due to a dynamic resolution ranging between 1080p and 1215p. Performance is unstable, frequently dropping into the 50s or 45fps during traversal and scene transitions, though VRR helps mitigate stuttering.
Performance Mode
PS5UnverifiedDynamic resolution scales between 1080p and 1215p. Features higher geometry LOD settings and sharper shadow outlines compared to Xbox Series X, with HUD rendered at 4K.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
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Known issues
Sustained frame rate drops occur frequently during exploration, fluctuating between 45fps and 60fps depending on time of day and scene complexity.
Video analysis
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry analyzes Grounded on PS5, comparing its performance and visual feature set against Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. On PS5, the game targets 60fps with higher geometry LODs and shaDigital Foundry2024-04-23
Digital Foundry analyzes Grounded on PS5, comparing its performance and visual feature set against Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. On PS5, the game targets 60fps with higher geometry LODs and sharper shadow outlines, but suffers from aggressive resolution drops (1080p-1215p) and frequent frame-rate drops down to 45fps.
Open source - UnverifiedResolution analysis for Assassin's Creed Valhalla on PS4 and PS4 Pro based on VG Tech measurements, detailing dynamic resolution scaling bounds and temporal reconstruction.Wccftech2020-11-09
Resolution analysis for Assassin's Creed Valhalla on PS4 and PS4 Pro based on VG Tech measurements, detailing dynamic resolution scaling bounds and temporal reconstruction.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Valheim run at on PS5?
On PS5, Valheim offers 1 graphics mode: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at 1215p.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Valheim?
Valheim scores 66/100 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.
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