One of the main attractions of PS5 is its ability to play PS4 games. Also, when you play certain games, the console uses a feature called PS5 Game Boost to improve the performance of PlayStation 4 games on PlayStation 5.
This is all you need to know about what PS5 game boost does and how it works.
What is the function of PS5 game boost?
PS5 Game Boost functionality is an important part of the backward compatibility between the current PS5 and the previous generation of PS4. But what is it?
PS5 Game Boost is a console feature that will improve the selection of backward compatible PS4 games. It improves these headings by providing better graphics and higher frame rates.
In short, this means that when you enable Game Boost, you will see better game resolution and smoother gaming.
How does PS5 game boost work?
When you play PS4 games on PS5, you can obviously use better hardware specifications. Therefore, PS5 Game Boost can take advantage of this additional processing power to improve the performance of PS4 native games.
PlayStation support page for backward compatibility state:
Some PS4 games will benefit from the Game Boost of the PS5 console, which may cause PS4 games to run at a higher or smoother frame rate.
Basically, both PS5 GPU (graphics processing unit) and CPU (central processing unit) can run at a variable frequency according to the desired workload. This means that they can achieve higher processing speed.
The result of these improved speeds means that due to the increase in frame rate, the game will look smoother and the graphics will be closer to the PS5 native game than the PS5 native game.
At the system level, you do not need to do anything. Game Boost runs automatically. Therefore, you don't really have any options that need to be enabled or menus for navigation.
Just load the PS4 game on PS5 and play it. If you choose a title that is compatible with Game Boost, the console will handle everything for you. Just rest easy and enjoy the glorious 4K era at 60 frames per second is over.
Can all PS4 games be used with Game Boost?
Unfortunately, not all PS4 games can use the PS5 Game Boost feature. First of all, this is because not all PS4 games are backward compatible with PS5.
But there are several other reasons. The support page illustrates some issues of backward compatibility, saying:
Although many PS4 games can be played on the PS5 console, some of the features available on the PS4 console may not be available on the PS5 console. In addition, some PS4 games may have errors or unexpected behavior when playing on PS5 hosts.
As a result, there may actually be problems running the game, because PS5 effectively simulates PS4.
Because of this instability, Sony has been providing enhanced compatibility of games on a title-by-title basis. Games such as Tsushima's Ghost of Tsushima,Days Gone and God of War enjoy the improved graphics and performance provided by PS5.
Outstanding examples of Game Boost playing a significant role include Souls games where Souls games do benefit from improved load time given the frequency of your death.
In addition, WipEout Omega Collection really provides 4K visual effects and is as smooth as butter on PS5.
Similarly, whether you like the storyline or the nature of the game, Unmanned Deep Space is amazing in 4K.