PS5 better than Xbox Series X? Crytek dev fans the flames

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Until we get both of the next-gen consoles in our hands, the arguments over which machine would win in the battle of PS5 vs Xbox Series X will rage on. But if you're pinning your hopes on the PS5 rather than the Xbox Series X, you might be backing the right horse.

That's according to Crytek rendering engineer Ali Salehi, speaking to Persian gaming website Vigiato (with a translation courtesy of Twitter user @man4dead).

On paper, the Xbox Series X looks like the more capable console in terms of raw power, with a GPU capable of hitting 12 teraflops compared to the PS5's max of 10.28 teraflops.

But that only seems to be part of the story. According to Salehi, the Xbox Series X is a more complicated console to work with, meaning hitting that 12 teraflop theoretical peak can be difficult, while reaching the full potential of the PS5 is easy.

Having two different bandwidths for RAM in the Xbox Series X is also causing grief:

Lots of Salehi's commentary echoes what Mark Cerny, PlayStation's lead architect for hardware development has claimed about the ease of developing for the PS5 console.

But the proof will be in the gaming experiences created, not to mention the price, which has yet to be revealed for either console. Another factor working in the PS5's favour is multi-platform releases – the lowest common denominator (in this case the PS5's peak theoretical power) will dictate the limits of any game expected to be released across both machines. So don't let those spec sheets sway your choices just yet.

Gerald Lynch

Gerald is Editor-in-Chief of iMore.com. Previously he was the Executive Editor for TechRadar, taking care of the site's home cinema, gaming, smart home, entertainment and audio output. He loves gaming, but don't expect him to play with you unless your console is hooked up to a 4K HDR screen and a 7.1 surround system. Before TechRadar, Gerald was Editor of Gizmodo UK. He is also the author of 'Get Technology: Upgrade Your Future', published by Aurum Press.