PS5 SSD extension: Loading times hardly differ

The internal memory of the PS5 is quite short. However, players who do not want to delete their games constantly rely on the expansion of the SSD. This feature is tested as part of a beta phase and multiple SSD models that are compatible with the PS5 have been mentioned in the past few days.

However, the question arises as to whether the additional memory has certain disadvantages compared to the factory-built SSD. They obviously do not have to worry. GEN4-SSDS With Sony recommended specifications, according to Mike Fitzgerald, Director of Core Technology at Insomniac Games, are hardly distinguishable from the internal SSD of the PlayStation 5.

almost no performance difference

On Twitter Fitzgerald emphasized that Insomniac has done some tests with "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart". There were various SSDs used, which corresponded to the recommended specifications. The results were pretty impressive because there was almost no performance difference compared to the internal SSD of the PlayStation 5.

"The GEN4 drives we tested, which meet the recommended specifications, delivered results that hardly differ from the internal SSD. The remaining I / O path that is still used (hardware-octopus decompression, etc.), definitely contributes its part to reach the crazy loading times in Rift Apart ", the words of Fitzgerald .

Pay attention to the recommendation

Insomniac also tested some GEN4 drives that did not meet the specifications. In some of the ranges stressed by the SSD, there were longer loading times. For this reason, the developer gives the players the recommendation to keep the specifications of a drive exactly in mind before the purchase of an additional SSD is completed.

We Tried Some Below-Spec Gen4 M.2 Drives AS Well and Saw Up to 15% Slower Loading in The Most SSD Stressing Areas of the Game. NOT TOO SHABBY, BUT KEEP A Close Eye On Technical Specs IF You're Making to SSD Purchase, AS Our Game Does Rely on High-Quality Storage. ????

• Mike Fitzgerald (@fitzymj) July 29, 2021

"We also tried a few gent4 m.2 drives with less power and in the areas of the game, which the SSD is the most expense, up to 15 percent slower charging time. That's not exactly little and you should keep the technical data exactly in mind when buying an SSD, because our game is instructed on high-quality storage, "says the wording.

Further messages for the SSD extension of the PlayStation 5:

• These SSD drives are officially compatible
• Sony's Mark Cerny favors an SSD model
• Two more SSDs for memory extension confirmed

Last week, Sony for the PS5 issued a new beta firmware that offers the support of M.2 memory extensions in addition to some other new features. Sony has also published the recommended technical specifications for optimal performance.

Further messages to PS5.

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