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Which NVIDIA GPU is closest to the PS5? The answer isn't so simple

Which NVIDIA GPU is closest to the PS5? The answer isn't so simple

One of the biggest questions when it comes to purchasing a gaming rig is whether to go console or PC. This NVIDIA GPU gives the closest results to a PS5.

It's a bit like comparing apples and oranges, but this NVIDIA GPU will give you the closest results to a PS5

There's no getting around it: We're in an era where it's never been more financially-punishing to buy either a new console or PC hardware. Given that we're now dealing with a tech-savvy Sophie's Choice between a PS5 and the most affordable gaming PC you can put together for similar money, value has to be taken into consideration. Is mid-range PC gaming really that much better than what the current consoles can provide?

In an age where Sony and AMD are teasing the GPU tech they're building for the next PlayStation, it's understandable folks want to compare and contrast modern console and PC tech. If you're lucky enough to own a PS5 Pro before GTA VI launches, I say stick with the kit you have. Of course, there are also exceptions where high-end gamers might want to invest in PC hardware, so let's get into when those particular, pixel-counting scenarios make sense.

First of all, this is a bit of an awkward question, but we'll get to that. Are you happy with your PS5? Then keep being happy with your PS5.

In brief

It's a bit like comparing apples and oranges, but this NVIDIA GPU will give you the closest results to a PS5 There's no getting around it: We're in an era where it's never been more financially-punishing to buy either a new console or PC hardware. In an age where Sony and AMD are teasing the GPU tech they're building for the next PlayStation, it's understandable folks want to compare and contrast modern console and PC tech. Then keep being happy with your PS5.

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