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.
隨着微軟公司（NASDAQ:MSFT）Xbox Series X和索尼集團（NYSE:SONY）PlayStation 5即將迎來第四週年紀念，玩家們仍在探究一種有趣的現象：儘管Xbox Series X被譽爲“世界上最強大的遊戲機”，但某些遊戲實際上在PlayStation 5上運行更好。
This paradox has puzzled many, prompting tech experts at Digital Foundry to delve into the reasons behind it.
這個悖論讓很多人感到困惑，促使數字工廠的技術專家們深入探究其原因。
The Power Play
權力遊戲
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.
當微軟和索尼在2020年11月推出其下一代遊戲機時，規格表清晰地表明：Xbox Series X是一臺巨獸。其12 TFLOPS的GPU性能超過了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.
微軟強調這種加強，旨在避免在上一代中困擾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，現實的遊戲體驗講述了不同的故事。儘管Xbox Series X的原始動力強大，但某些遊戲在PS5上表現得更好。但是爲什麼？
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Insights From Digital Foundry
數字工廠的深入剖析
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的話說，答案在於幾個技術細節。他們解釋說：“更高效的GPU編譯器，更低級別的API和更高的時鐘速度的組合允許PS5在某些場景下匹配甚至超越Xbox Series X的輸出。”
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《埃爾登環》在PS5上運行得更快。數字工廠對“埃德樹之影”DLC的分析顯示，儘管PS5理論上不如Xbox Series X，但實際上幀率更高。
The Xbox Advantage
Xbox的優勢
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，這並不意味着Xbox Series X的動力被浪費了。數字工廠指出，與PC開發共享更多共同點的Xbox架構可能對遊戲開發人員有利。
"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生態系統和功能集會產生分紅派息。例如，雖然《埃德樹之影》可能在PS5上運行得更快，但Sony對可變刷新率支持的有限實現意味着我們更願意在Xbox Series X上玩這款遊戲——這只是一種更平滑和一致的體驗。”
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