Resident Evil Village Retail Comparison Puts Xbox Series X Above PS5 in Term of Performance

Resident Evil Village is out on May 7 but some outlets already have an early copy of the game. The final retail version has been compared on PS5 and XSX.

[seanpitt23]

It’s Marginal.. the more important thing is VRR you won’t even feel the drops on the Xbox sx, a feature that ps5 needs quick..

[Jin_Sakai]

I have a Series X and OLED C9 with VRR but I still notice some slight frame drops?

[Gridknac]

Not with VRR you don't. You would if it was a big drop like 20fps, but 5-6 fps drop you would never notice. Thats why theres been such a big deal about freesync and gsync monitors (the original vrr screens). I play on a Alienware AW3418DW Ultrawide gsync monitor.

[Jin_Sakai]

I’ve got VRR tuned on the Series X but still notice the frame drops. Odd.

[seanpitt23]

If it’s in the 50s you won’t.. but obviously if it goes in to the 40s you will VRR can only do so much

[I_am_Batman]

First check if you have the newest firmware as there were some issues with VRR on older firmwares of the C9. Also check if you have instant game response activated for the HDMI port you're using.

If you still notice frame drops it might be because:

-VRR can't do anything about the inherent stutter of lower frame rates. 30-40 fps is just less fluid than 50-60fps, because your brain has less information to process.

-While judder gets highly reduced, it can't eliminate the inherent judder of highly fluctuating frame times.

Without VRR any frame that doesn't get rendered in time causes the last frame to persist on screen twice as long, because you're forced to wait for Vsync. This is obviously very noticeable. So you should see a much better result with VRR enabled compared to a standard VSync in any realistic use case.

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

I think you're Cappin. I have a LG CX and I don't feel ANY drop frames on my Series X. What games are you playing when you notice drops? I call BS.

[Gaming4Life1981]

I returned 2 oled tvs because 4k@120hz with hdr, vrr etc had a lot of issues on those tvs. My firmware was up to date and the problems were always present. I even tried turning off some display settings and still was having problems.

I ended up getting another Samsung q80t and I have no issues with everything working properly.

[gravedigger]

@Gridnac

Quote :

Not with VRR you don't. You would if it was a big drop like 20fps, but 5-6 fps drop you would never notice. Thats why theres been such a big deal about freesync and gsync monitors (the original vrr screens). I play on a Alienware AW3418DW Ultrawide gsync monitor.

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Yes, you still can notice the fps drops ( depends on VRR ) fps range on your TV ). Digital Foundry fro Crysis remastered said that even VRR can help this.

[isarai]

It eliminates screen tearing and frame pacing jutter, but there's always going to be an inherent jutter of a dip in framerate. So makes it much smoother, but only does so much

[Bluemaster77]

@JIn_Sakai you’re lying please gtfoh with that. It’s been proven that you don’t notice drops with VRR as that’s the literal point of the technology.

You either don’t own any of the tech you claim to have or you’re just a troll. Please stfu

[Kornholic]

VRR eliminates screen tearing but you can still feel the frame drops.

[StoneyYoshi]

Boy... you sure are quick to jump to conclusions. Do you have a VRR capable TV and XSX to debunk these claims? Odds are right now that you don't even have either one and if you do then its more likely you have one and not the other. Sakai could just have a TV with poorly implemented VRR? 🤷🏻‍♂️ It is possible for technology to have problems ya know...

[BehindTheRows]

VRR mainly deals with refresh rates. For example…

If you have a G-sync compatible (this is important, as it signifies the absence of a hardware module in the unit) monitor, capable, let’s say, of 144Hz, chances are, VRR will be effective between 48Hz and 144Hz (anything outside of those ranges may result in screen tearing). With a G-sync hardware monitor, the lower number usually drops to 30, obviously making it more effective. To fully eliminate screen tearing, you need V-sync turned on (be it in-game or through the use of software like the Control Panel).

However, in either instance, one can still receive (and perceive) frame rate drops. Trust me, in the PC world, we’ve had VRR for quite some time. It is, for lack of a better word, LOVELY, but not magic.

[Sayai jin]

I have both a Series X and a OLED CX and I can't see any drops. I have a C9 in my studio I will check the visuals this weekend on it.

[Babadook7]

VRR will be great once TVs can support it with no issue. LG OLEDs still have flickering brightness issues and almost no other TV can do it. PS5 may get support for VRR by the time good VRR support comes to TVs.

[Gaming4Life1981]

Samsung qled tvs dont have any issues with vrr that I have ran into. Its the oled tvs that have a lot problems thats why I gave up on oled tvs for the moment.

[Babadook7]

LG OLED TV's are still the best gaming TV's though, going by reviews. I like my C9 a lot. It's just a little bit artificial to say we need PS5 to have VRR when 99% of our TV's don't support it or have other big issues with it.

[isarai]

Seriously, dont get why it's taking so long. VRR was one of the main reasons i went all out and upgraded my TV along with Auto Low Latency and HDR 444

[blackblades]

That is if you have a tv with the support, which many dont.

[Nyxus]

From what I understand the difference is negligible. But I would get the PS5 version for the Dualsense functionality (it also has a bit quicker load times, but that's also a small difference).

[dekke]

https://twitter.com/JoeMill...

[BehindTheRows]

This, this ‘article’ needs to be failed.

[Orchard]

What exactly is that meant to prove? Two sources got different frame times in the same game?

Welcome to games/software, they don’t run identical for everyone, every time.

Anyway, DF is out and shows the same.

[gamer7804]

Controller preferences aside the series x performs better but we can just be honest people will get it on their preferred to play on system since it’s not a massive difference.

[Sayai jin]

It still goes down to personal preference. While the dual sense is awesome, some may choose not to want to use it. One being my oldest son. He doesn't care for it although he said it's nest. My oldest and I both use it on our PS5s.

Personal preference...

[gamer7804]

@One it’s a nice feature but IMO the rest of the controller other than the face buttons and dpad need a lot of work, also the elite controller on Xbox has other features like back paddles and swappable parts. I’m just putting that aside because people have preferences

[RosweeSon]

Yeah dual sense is a game changer should be great fun.

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

Personally I don't care for dual sense. I don't like how it locks the trigger when I want to shoot my gun because it sometimes gets me killed in multiplayer. I turned it off on Returnal because I don't like how the alt fire is used with the half press of the left trigger. It's just a bette version of rumble I wouldn't call it a game changer.

[RosweeSon]

Speak the truth seems you just need to wait for a better game to implement it better. Going forward not just this week it’ll be a game changer. Unless you’ve turned it off but 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[generic-user-name]

PS5 has pretty much no loading screens according to DF.

[Neonridr]

sounds like either way you are getting a really good game.

[Nyxus]

Indeed!

[lellkay]

Seems like the FPS on Xbox SX is far higher (120 Fps compared to PS5 60fps, both are silky and consistent though it seems)

I like the dual sense stuff, but if you straight up want the better FPS seems like xbox is better this time.

[Good-Smurf]

I never seen Series X version go up to 120 fps in this video.
Are you high?

[Rude-ro]

Microsoft shills.
They are doing everything to keep them relevant.
Just like this debunked “comparison”.

https://twitter.com/JoeMill...

“Do not sell what the consumers want, make the consumers buy what you are selling”
Bill Gates

[StoneyYoshi]

I think its a mix of being high, blind, and delusional. 🤣

[Drew345]

@ Good-Smurf

I'm dying.

He didn't just go there. The comedy is real! LOL!

[jukins]

Lmao not drugs this cult like behavior.

[lellkay]

I'm definitely not a shill, I own a PS5 and not an XSX yet.

The article I was reading previously was actually referring to Mass Effect Legendary Edition having the 120FPS on Xbox and 60FPS on PS5. That's down to the backwards compatability stuff. I'll still be grabbing that on PS5 regardless.

Dunno how I got my wires crossed with that and this game, my mistake.

[seanpitt23]

It can barley do 60 FPS with ray tracing on haha... where did you get 120 from haha

[DarXyde]

I'm genuinely surprised. I would expect the PS5 to have an edge in FPS titles. Interesting.

[Bluemaster77]

Why ?

[Magog]

Quirk of the RE Engine. DMC5 is the only other native next gen game to see higher fps on Xbox.

[Abear21]

Nothing to see here, real system disparity won’t show its true form until M$ releases one of their monsters from the vault.

[boing1]

This disparity will always be there, unless they release a new controller.

[Darkborn]

They don't seem to be feeding their monsters just yet. They bought a bunch of studios years ago and still released nothing. Insomniac was bought after them in comparison and they released 1 current Gen game, about to release another, and are working on a third. Plus they did a remake of spiderman for ps5.

[Aussiesummer]

I'll be getting the PS5 version regardless, in hopes they bring vr mode.

[Abear21]

Honestly this is good thinking! I could also see them doing a stand alone game for the PSVR2, we know it’s happening so why not?

[Sayai jin]

So you have a Series X as well?

[Aussiesummer]

I do yes, covering both bases. It was a bit pointless last gen even though i did have both anyway but this gen since xbox bought Bethesda it seems more justified.

[Kurt Russell]

I went with XSX, but only because it has a disc a drive (I own PS5 digi) and I got it for a bargain £45.

[roadkillers]

Let us just point out how media likes comparing two things that divide people. They do this with politicians and they do this with games. Look how you all eat it up, making it the most commented article on the front page. STOP FALLING FOR IT NOOBS

[Rude-ro]

1. This is why n4g exists.

2. Microsoft articles will get to the top with no traffic on here.

3. This “comparison” has been debunked to favor Microsoft.

You are right though.. separation creates fans. Blind loyal fans.
This is why Microsoft has very deep pockets in the media side of their business.

[galmi]

you are basically doing precisely what he commented on, do you really think on here @Rude-ro

[roadkillers]

@galmi Exactly

@Rude-ro
This is why N4G exists? Really? You joined in 2016, I've been here before 2008. There was fun pokes here and there, but the users were never as pushy on a brand as they are today. Keep in mind, this is when Microsoft was taking away all of Sony's 3rd party exclusives and the Wii was killing them both. It was more about the games and the exciting announcements. Don't get me wrong, it still is, but these clickbait shit articles need to end.

[RazzerRedux]

Only channels I really trust are DF, VGTech, and NXGamer. This channel has been wrong before. That's not saying it is wrong now. Probably isn't, but they don't have a proven track record like the others.

[galmi]

and DF gave the edge to SX

[RazzerRedux]

And I have no problem with that. Either way, the difference is negligible just like in most of these comparisons.

[BehindTheRows]

What they actually said was there is a small edge in SOME frame-times for the X, while the PS5 pulls ahead in loading (some 7 seconds, in fact).

"there's only one sequence that really causes problems - a specific lake area. The body of water here uses ray traced reflections, the scene itself is complex and there is a large enemy hunting you which can spawn lots of alpha particles. As a result, performance takes a significant hit and both drop into the 40s, with Series X pulling ahead by a small degree up against PS5. Again, disabling RT does fully resolve the issue."

"So PS5 has faster loading and Xbox Series X has an edge in frame-rate when using ray tracing but, honestly, both versions are extremely close to one another. It's one of the closest calls we've seen and it feels like Capcom has done justice to the two new machines".

This "17% advantage" that a chunk of folks love to tout has rarely translated into much in the real world (with the PS5 actually taking a good chunk of these head-to-head comparisons).

For Village, both were visually identical otherwise, so this chest beating from Xbox fanatics (key word) is silly. This article is a catalyst for the nonsense, I know (it's quite inaccurate), but still.

DF article is here for a far more accurate representation of the situation:
https://n4g.com/news/241601...

https://www.eurogamer.net/a...

[thesoftware730]

So, If they said the same thing as your trusted site, why make a discrediting comment about the site? I personally dont watch their videos either, but what have they gotten wrong?

Funny enough I see people on here that was bashing DF as well, they were getting a bad knock because they were saying the SX was a stronger machine on paper and they mention Vrr alot, people cant stand that the SX can do it whole PS5 currently cant.

[RazzerRedux]

This channel is known to use open source tools for their analysis that John Linneman himself has said are not accurate. Linneman vouched NXGamer and VGTech and warned about other sources such as this.

Here is an example:
https://twitter.com/JoeMill...

NXGamer confirmed that what Joe Miller said in that tweet was true.

"Funny enough I see people on here that was bashing DF as well"

And? I said I trust them VGTech and NXGamer. Why are you talking to me about what others have said? Talk to them.

[Vithar]

I'll take haptics and 3D audio any day over 3 FPS but that's me

[RickRoland]

100%

[aragon]

Haptics Ye 🥰🥰 but doesn’t Xbox have 3 choices of 3D audio since last gen?

[boing1]

You have to pay for Atmos I think. You're getting only 6 months for free with their dedicated Xbox headsets.

[gamer7804]

They support windows sonic 3d for free or you can use atmos or dts3d for a price. Pretty cheap like a few dollars

[aragon]

Ok I have a Yamaha receiver I just need to buy the height channels , my receiver decodes atmos and dts x.

[aragon]

It’s funny because the digital foundry guy didn’t even use headphones which is what tempest is compatible with he used and audio receiver that has positional audio sound formats Dolby atmos and dts x .

[thesoftware730]

Of course you will lol.

What happens once MS copies Sony's controller? What will you take then?

BtW MS controller has great Haptics..Sony just fleshed it out. 3D audio is great..but go play Hellblade:Senusa Sacrifice and tell me you hear the any major major difference than the spacial sound in that game and what PS5 does.

My personal opinion of course, sound on a controller is novelty at best and useless otherwise..I alway play my games with my Steelseries headset on..

[mattyhaxxx2]

The ps5 controller is almost a carbon copy of the Xbox one controller. Ye

[Father__Merrin]

Untrustworthy source he's a youtuber doing wannabee DF videos I doubt he can speak English as all he ever does is upload frame graphs with zero commentary.

PS I thought direct YouTube videos are barred? And again can twisted voxel please start creating thier own content instead

[Paleblood]

I remember last Gen when 40% power advantage on the PS4 over the X1 was "nothing noticeable or a margin advantage"...

And now a mere little 1% advantage is a huge thing? Very ridiculous.

At the end, I rather have better immersion features like the Dualsense and 3D audio than a mere insignificant non noticeable "advantage".

[galmi]

you do know its not 1% right? plus this is mature tech vs maturing tech, give it time

[Nacho_Z]

I reckon you'll still be saying that or a variation of it in five years time.

[SCW1982]

Are you saying that the ps5 has already hit its limit mature wise? Is this a joke?

[Limitedtimestruggle]

As expected . I will get the PS5 version anways, it played great!

[Elda]

I'm picking up the PS5 version tomorrow.

[Einhander1971]

Just looks a great experience regardless of platform. Get over it, play it, enjoy it.

[iplay1up2]

No matter what your preferences are Series X is more powerful than PS5. It isn't a maybe, it is a FACT. Another fact is PC is already ahead of BOTH consoles. Series X will be able to do a little bit better than PS5, if optimized. These comments saying differently are wishful thinking.

[RazzerRedux]

And if that power doesn't translate into a noticeable difference....what then? The only reason we are aware of differences is because of sources like DF who have to use specialized tools to detect them. If you just want bragging rights though then that's fine....I guess.

[iplay1up2]

My point is, there is a difference in power. Read the comments defending PS5 on performance. This is a positive Xbox article NOT a PS5 article.

[RazzerRedux]

We have known there is a difference in processing power since the specs were revealed. And?

"Read the comments defending PS5 on performance. This is a positive Xbox article NOT a PS5 article."

lol....what? It is like you are upset that folks are not trashing PS5 when the difference is minor. I guess you'll need to get over it.

[thesoftware730]

Razzer,

You should start coming at the people that bash Xbox on every article where PS5 had any type of advantage. I have seen some people make a big deal of PS5 having 2-3sec loading advantage over XSX.

Now we have a big AAA game and while its marginal difference, people will talk about it and almost every website that check performance have given the edge to XB. big deal?, nah, interesting topic? yes.

The problem is also come in when you look at the comment, and low-key your comment either outright bashing XB or downplaying that the system has the better performing version.

I'm gonna predict that after this becomes the norm, it will be completely about the PS5 controller being better(opinion btw, cause some like xbox controller better).I don't know what will happen when MS copies the PS5 controller...goal post will be hard to move.

[RazzerRedux]

@thesoftware730

Well, when I see you coming at the people that bash PS on articles then maybe I'd take your post seriously. iplay1up2 is upset that anyone dare defend PS5. PS5 isn't the console that was supposed to wipe the floor with the competition. That was supposed to be XSX. So now that we actually see the results and performance is much closer than was predicted and Xbox fans like iplay1up2 are whining about PS5 fans take on it? That's just nonsense.

"I have seen some people make a big deal of PS5 having 2-3sec loading advantage over XSX."

Oh....you mean they are actually talking about stuff that is covered in the article. So you want that downplayed so that you can focus more on what you consider to be the "interesting topic"? lol....ok

[thesoftware730]

@Razzer

You completely missed the point to make your point as usual.

I never said talking about it was bad silly. I said the downplay that I see from you and others on here saying..oh, what's the big deal, you wont notice anything if you dont microscope it (*paraphrased*). .. are the same people that talk up seconds of load times that PS5 magical 5.5GB supposedly have, isn't this the same story?

MS magical 12Tf= nothing special.

Sony's magical SSD= nothing special

Wasnt the SSD supposed to wipe the floor with XS, and not only for load times, but actually make the games better with wizardry? Didnt happen, I would hardly call 3 sec wiping the floor with MS. Sony only fans were raving about it..now it's about the almighty controller.

..its the nonsense cherry picking that happens and you are a part of it, but pretend you are not.

[RazzerRedux]

"I never said talking about it was bad silly. I said the downplay that I see from you and others on here saying..oh, what's the big deal, you wont notice anything if you dont microscope it (*paraphrased*). .. are the same people that talk up seconds of load times that PS5 magical 5.5GB supposedly have, isn't this the same story?"

lol...the only times I ever even mention loading times is when summarizing a DF video and I simply state it as reported without commentary whatsoever. I've never "talked up" loading times at all. Even in this article, I made no mention of loading times, but you started yapping at me like I did. So no, I'm not the "same people". Maybe you should stop making ill-informed and ignorant generalizations? Even better, if you have a problem with those talking up load times, cry to them.

Regardless, you don't go after those folks raving about how powerful XSX is based on these miniscule differences, now do you? Nope. You went right past iplay1up2 bragging about XSX power without a word, but you expect me to chide other PS fans? Hilarious.

If you want to whine about needing a "microscope" to notice these differences then whine to DF as I'm simply repeating what they have said. If you are butthurt about that then be butthurt.

"..its the nonsense cherry picking that happens and you are a part of it, but pretend you are not."

Well....I've already shown your post is one founded in sheer ignorance and based on a false premise as far as me "cherry picking" loading times over anything. You stupidly came after me with a truckload of baseless assumptions. So there is really nothing to talk about here. Your post was bullshit and this got boring real quick.

/end

[thesoftware730]

Again,

You post as if you are correct and ignore the point to try to make your nonsensical point.

No you didnt prove anything ignorant, you fail to see the hypocrisy in what you say and pretend to take some sort of high road.

You were all over this thread discrediting and making light of the difference in performance..think about it..I only responded to you because I clearly can see your stealth trolls, and your message board narcissism.

Summary of your comments.

This site is Bullshit..they lie.

The difference is nothing , who cares, you only want bragging rights.

We already know there is a difference in processing power..so why talk about it?

Yet, you act like you were just being objective..it reeks of your stealth downplays.

Lastly, for some reason you think you proved me and others wrong..just for the record, it's only in your Narcissist mind that you are always correct., you prove nothing by simply picking small bits of people comments and then giving your clearly biased opinion.

/End lol

[RazzerRedux]

Are you still pretending to not be an Xbox fanboy? lol...ok

Your obsession with me has you creating some elaborate fiction. I might be flattered if it were someone....hell....anyone else.

[S2Killinit]

Like a single frame drop once or twice every time you play through the entire game? Yeah very significant indeed $:

[FPS_D3TH]

Lol this guy uses static images for his comparison charts. Please fail this article immediately for fake news

[Melankolis]

I don't see any significant difference, 1-2 frame disparity on both consoles are just normal and they're dynamically changing, sometimes PS5 above XSX and vice versa, and i can't understand why the narration is XSX version is above PS5? to put it short they're just identical...

[S2Killinit]

Not to mention that the dual sense and Tempest audio is where its at. And thats without the eventual PSVR version.

[Silly gameAr]

What's up with the dumb articles being approved this morning?

[BehindTheRows]

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

For the REAL comparison. PS5 load times are magnificent, for example!

[Petebloodyonion]

So again I can pee a bit more than so that's mean my full glass will 2ml more pee.
If you need a frame counter and a side-by-side shot to spot the difference well does it really matter?

[PingasoFromHell]

All differences between two consoles on multi-plat games are very slim, no one really can tell a difference

[foker]

OMG 2-3 fps with RT on,.. difference?? I it is like night and day,.. Gimme a break,.. PS5 has no loading at all.

[InUrFoxHole]

XSX day 1. Played 10 minutes of the demo and thar was all I needed.

[Imortus_san]

With Freesinc all games run better on Xbox Series X using a Freensinc panel, I bouth my new OLED to Suport it.

[Binarycode]

Slight edge for xbox 3-10fps at odd points in RT mode.

That said 60fps across the board in other mode and looks fine.

RT seems lowish and does help in certain area's. lighting. Reflections look meh tbh. Water looks soupy asf.

PS5 has much faster loading and seems to be using full PS5 I/O.

Controller is obviously a sore point for some, but PS5 is a step up and i'm sure the next xbox will upgrade as well.

But a soild effort for all machines.

[Master-Tonberry]

PS5 version eliminates loading, uses Adaptive triggers and will most likely support PSVR2 in the future. XBSX has a slightly more stable framerate in a handful of areas.

If the PS5 had VRR it would be an absolute no brainer but I'd say it still edges a win as it offers a couple of unique features and the frame drops are small enough to not be too distracting.

[Rimeskeem]

Sheesh the Series S seems terrible.

[sizedconch4]

I want one as an emulation station

[SinisterKieran]

that last part just before the video cuts out really puts a strain on the ps5..daamn.
still good enough for me.

[XxINFERNUSxX]

If you have the right PC just get the best version and call it a day: https://www.techradar.com/n...

I can hit according to that article with my 3070 @ 1080p no RT 200+ fps, 1080p + RT 129fps with I assume all settings max. Look at that 3090 @ 4K+RT 115fps love it 😀

[sizedconch4]

You're able to get a modern graphics card? Congratulations.

[XxINFERNUSxX]

I did straight from EVGA in Jan. I was on the waiting list since Oct. 2020. I was thinking to myself buy this now or maybe wait for the 3070 ti, glad I made the right choice then. It's sad now how this shortage has become.

[gleepot]

Not really.

[sizedconch4]

I think the key take away here is xbox and microsoft are objectively better than sony and playstation

nerds

[randomvoice]

PS5 has no loading screens while the XSX has a 8 second loading. PS5 has Dualsense support. Honestly, I'd say that gives the PS5 version an edge in my book. the FPS difference of 2-3 FPS in some scenes are something won't even notice.

[mattyhaxxx2]

Well obviously

[Redrex7000]

oh great.... WISH I CAN GET A PS5 YOU FUDGing CHEESY CRAB NUGGET :P

[Obelisk92]

Playing on Stadia right now (just because I wanted the Premiere Edition included with the game).

It's pretty solid, but not 60 fps. And the compression in some sections kind of kills the immersion.

[Mikeyy]

To anybody who cares, I am currently 5 hour's into this game on ps5, and I am having a blast.

HDR on, Ray tracing on, there is zero noticeable drop in frame rate. Do not let articles like this scare you into wanting to turn of ray tracing to "enjoy " the game.

The dips are completely overblown.