Why Some Games Run Better On PS5 Despite Xbox Series X's Power Advantage, According To Experts
Why Some Games Run Better On PS5 Despite Xbox Series X's Power Advantage, According To Experts
As we approach the fourth anniversary of Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox Series X and Sony Group Corp's (NYSE:SONY) PlayStation 5, gamers are still grappling with an intriguing phenomenon: despite the Xbox Series X's reputation as the "world's most powerful console," some games actually run better on the PlayStation 5.
随着微软公司（NASDAQ:MSFT）Xbox Series X和索尼集团（NYSE:SONY）PlayStation 5即将迎来第四周年纪念，玩家们仍在探究一种有趣的现象：尽管Xbox Series X被誉为“世界上最强大的游戏机”，但某些游戏实际上在PlayStation 5上运行更好。
This paradox has puzzled many, prompting tech experts at Digital Foundry to delve into the reasons behind it.
这个悖论让很多人感到困惑，促使数字工厂的技术专家们深入探究其原因。
The Power Play
权力游戏
When both Microsoft and Sony launched their next-generation consoles in November 2020, the specs sheet made it clear: the Xbox Series X was a beast. With 12 teraflops of GPU performance, it outstripped the PS5's 10.28 teraflops.
当微软和索尼在2020年11月推出其下一代游戏机时，规格表清晰地表明：Xbox Series X是一台巨兽。其12 TFLOPS的GPU性能超过了PS5的10.28 TFLOPS。
Microsoft emphasized this power advantage, aiming to avoid the performance gap that had plagued the Xbox One in the previous generation.
微软强调这种加强，旨在避免在上一代中困扰Xbox One的性能差距。
Yet, real-world gaming experiences tell a different story. Despite the raw power of the Xbox Series X, certain games perform better on the PS5. But why?
然而，现实的游戏体验讲述了不同的故事。尽管Xbox Series X的原始动力强大，但某些游戏在PS5上表现得更好。但是为什么？
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Insights From Digital Foundry
数字工厂的深入剖析
According to Digital Foundry (via IGN), the answer lies in several technical nuances. They explain: "The combination of a more efficient GPU compiler, lower-level APIs, and higher clock speeds allows PS5 to match or even exceed the outputs of Xbox Series X in some scenarios."
通信社IGN援引Digital Foundry的话说，答案在于几个技术细节。他们解释说：“更高效的GPU编译器，更低级别的API和更高的时钟速度的组合允许PS5在某些场景下匹配甚至超越Xbox Series X的输出。”
For instance, FromSoftware's "Elden Ring" runs faster on the PS5 than on the Xbox Series X. Digital Foundry's analysis of the "Shadow of the Erdtree" DLC revealed a surprising frame-rate advantage for the PS5, despite it being the theoretically less capable machine.
例如，FromSoftware的《埃尔登环》在PS5上运行得更快。数字工厂对“埃德树之影”DLC的分析显示，尽管PS5理论上不如Xbox Series X，但实际上帧率更高。
The Xbox Advantage
Xbox的优势
However, this does not mean the Xbox Series X's power is wasted. Digital Foundry points out that the Xbox's architecture, which shares more in common with PC development, can be beneficial for game developers.
然而，这并不意味着Xbox Series X的动力被浪费了。数字工厂指出，与PC开发共享更多共同点的Xbox架构可能对游戏开发人员有利。
"There are situations where the Xbox ecosystem and feature set yields dividends. For example, while Elden Ring may run faster on PS5, Sony's limited implementation of variable refresh rate support means that we'd much rather play the game on Xbox Series X — it's just a smoother and more consistent experience."
“Xbox生态系统和功能集会产生分红派息。例如，虽然《埃德树之影》可能在PS5上运行得更快，但Sony对可变刷新率支持的有限实现意味着我们更愿意在Xbox Series X上玩这款游戏——这只是一种更平滑和一致的体验。”
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