The PlayStation 4 Pro released today and is supposed to offer much better performances on all games but it would appear that's not the case! The $400 machine is causing performance issues on games like Skyrim Special Edition where the frame rate is worse than its regular PS4 counterpart.
Digital Foundry reports that the issue lies in the game's framerate where it will sometimes drop at least 2-3 frames due to the native 4K resolution.
"Sony emphasizes that games running on PS4 Pro must have frame-rates that are better than or equal to the game running on the standard PS4 console," the report says. "However, that's not the case with Skyrim, where the increase in resolution can lead to a visible drop in performance in scenes where the GPU is pushed more heavily.
"For example, scenes that feature use of alpha-heavy effects cause frame-rates to deviate from the desired 30fps target. In like-for-like situations, the PS4 Pro game sees a 2-3fps deficit, resulting in more noticeable stutter compared to the title running on the standard PS4 console. The base PS4 performance isn't impacted to the same degree, with only a few 1-3fps drops cropping up on occasion across a general run of play."
Digital Foundry went on to confirm that in terms of FPS, the game is a step down in quality but there are other things that make up for it such as the better image quality.
"As such, the experience doesn't feel quite as smooth when running at 4K, with more substantial hitches when moving through detailed environments," the report continues. "It's not a deal-breaker and by and large, the 30fps performance target is met. However, the drop in frame-rates does feel like a step down from the more consistent 30fps update present across the standard PS4 and Xbox One consoles running the game, and that's a shame as the jump to 4K really does provide a tangible upgrade in visual quality in other areas."
