Metal Gear Solid Δ Performance Comparison on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5
After conducting a detailed analysis, Digital Foundry has revealed that Metal Gear Solid Δ performs better on Xbox Series X compared to the PlayStation 5 version and even surpasses the PlayStation 5 Pro. Thomas Morgan from Digital Foundry shared insights after testing the game on both Sony Interactive Entertainment consoles, highlighting the different realities experienced depending on the hardware.
Xbox Series X offers two graphic modes for Metal Gear Solid Δ: quality mode targeting 30fps with enhanced graphic detail, and performance mode targeting 60fps. While the Xbox Series X version does not achieve a stable 60fps frame rate similar to the PS5 and PS5 Pro, the drops are less severe on Microsoft’s console. In quality mode, the Xbox Series X version runs at a dynamic resolution ranging from 1152p to 1584p, while the performance mode varies from 720p to 1152p. Comparatively, the PS5 performance mode ranges from 720p to 1080p, and the quality mode from 1080p to 1554p, indicating that Xbox Series X achieves higher values than its Sony counterparts.
Comparison with Xbox Series S
Despite the higher dynamic resolution and comparable graphic quality, Xbox Series X runs Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater at a similar performance level, with constant drops to 40-50fps. Utilizing a VRR screen may result in performance remaining 5-6fps higher than on Sony consoles. However, there are instances where the Sony console outperforms Xbox Series X, making it not a completely flawless experience, even though overall it is considered the smoothest version on a console.
On the other hand, playing on an Xbox Series S will provide the least optimal experience for Metal Gear Solid Δ, with only one graphic mode ranging from 540p to 1080p at 30fps and more frequent drops compared to the 30fps mode on Xbox Series X.
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