Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Space Marine 2 runs substantially better on PS5 Pro compared to base PS5, primarily through the integration of PSSR upscaling. On base PS5, Quality mode provides a solid 30fps lock, while Speed mode struggles with dynamic resolution drops down to 720p and frame rates fluctuating between 35 and 60fps. PS5 Pro improves Speed mode image quality considerably by raising internal rendering to 1080p-1440p reconstructed to 4K, alongside higher average frame rates. However, CPU-bound combat encounters like ripper swarms still cause Speed mode drops down to 40fps on both consoles. Quality mode on PS5 Pro outputs a crisp 4K image with dynamic 1080p-4K internal resolution and a flawless 30fps lock. Overall, the PS5 Pro patch offers a worthwhile upgrade, particularly for owners of VRR displays playing in Speed mode.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro provides a meaningful enhancement to Space Marine 2, particularly in Speed mode where image clarity improves dramatically thanks to PSSR upscaling from 1080p-1440p to 4K. Frame rates are noticeably closer to 60fps in general gameplay, though CPU bottlenecks during ripper swarms still cause drops to 40fps. Quality mode delivers a locked 30fps with maximum visual stability and elevated internal resolutions up to 4K.
Patch 1.5 introduces PSSR AI upscaling, elevated dynamic resolution bounds targeting 4K output, and higher frame rates in Speed mode.
Speed Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedPSSR AI upscaling drastically sharpens image quality in motion compared to FSR2, resolving foliage and fine detail clearly. Minor over-sharpening and sub-pixel noise/flicker on foliage and reflective surfaces exist.
Quality Mode
PS5 ProUnverifiedPSSR dynamic 1080p to 4K reconstruction provides superb temporal stability with minimal shimmering on grass and foliage.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Base PS5 runs Quality mode at a consistent 30fps with 1080p-1440p dynamic resolution upscaled with FSR2. Speed mode targets 60fps but frequently drops into the 35-50fps range, especially in heavy combat and CPU-bound ripper swarms where frame rates dip to 30-40fps. Patch 1.5 improves performance by 5-10fps overall, but performance still lags behind Xbox Series X.
Quality Mode
PS5UnverifiedDynamic 1080p to 1440p image upscaled via FSR2 delivers a consistently sharp picture.
Speed Mode
PS5UnverifiedFSR2 upscaling from 720p-1080p produces a blurrier image in motion with noticeable mushy resolves in dense environments.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
Space Marine 2 on PS5 Pro is a substantial upgrade thanks to the integration of PSSR upscaling. Speed mode gains a massive visual upgrade over base PS5 by elevating internal resolution from 720p-1080p up to 1080p-1440p and upscaling to 4K, alongside a 5-10fps performance boost that keeps the frame rate much closer to 60fps.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 75Good | 73Good |
| Recommended mode | Quality Mode | Speed Mode |
| Modes available | 2 | 2 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | Yes |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 75Good
- Recommended mode
- Quality Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- 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
- 73Good
- Recommended mode
- Speed Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- Yes
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
In CPU-bound set pieces featuring massive enemy swarms, Speed mode on PS5 Pro experiences frame rate drops oscillating between 40fps and 60fps.
PSSR reconstruction introduces localized over-sharpening on foliage and reflection maps, along with sub-pixel aliasing and flickering on hard contrast edges.
Speed Mode experiences noticeable frame drops down to the mid-30s during heavy CPU encounters such as Tyranid swarm battles and flamethrower usage.
Video analysis
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- UnverifiedPatch 1.5 introduces official PS5 Pro support for Space Marine 2, leveraging PSSR upscaling to deliver notable image quality and frame-rate improvements in both Speed and Quality modes over the base PDigital Foundry2024-12-20
Patch 1.5 introduces official PS5 Pro support for Space Marine 2, leveraging PSSR upscaling to deliver notable image quality and frame-rate improvements in both Speed and Quality modes over the base PS5.
Open source - UnverifiedWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 features Quality (30fps) and Speed (60fps) graphics modes on PS5. Quality Mode renders dynamically between 1080p and 1440p upscaled to 4K via FSR2 and holds a rock-solDigital Foundry2024-09-10
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 features Quality (30fps) and Speed (60fps) graphics modes on PS5. Quality Mode renders dynamically between 1080p and 1440p upscaled to 4K via FSR2 and holds a rock-solid 30fps. Speed Mode drops internal resolution to 720p-1080p to target 60fps, but suffers from frequent frame drops into the mid-30s in heavy swarm encounters due to CPU limitations.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II offers 2 graphics modes: Speed Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II run at on PS5?
On PS5, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II offers 2 graphics modes: Speed Mode targets 60 FPS; Quality Mode targets 30 FPS.
Does Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II use PSSR on PS5 Pro?
Yes. At least one PS5 Pro graphics mode of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II uses PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler, according to the sources cited in our analysis.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II worth playing on PS5 Pro?
Space Marine 2 on PS5 Pro is a substantial upgrade thanks to the integration of PSSR upscaling. Speed mode gains a massive visual upgrade over base PS5 by elevating internal resolution from 720p-1080p up to 1080p-1440p and upscaling to 4K, alongside a 5-10fps performance boost that keeps the frame rate much closer to 60fps.
What is the best graphics mode for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Speed Mode — Speed Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II?
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II scores 75/100 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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