Product comparison · 2 game consoles

Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension vs Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4

27specifications compared
16differ
11identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Platform
- PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension:PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:PlayStation 4
Internal memory
- PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension:256 MB
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:8000 MB
Internal memory type
- PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension:XDR
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:GDDR5
Processor model
- PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension:IBM Cell Broadband Engine
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:AMD Jaguar
Graphics processor
- PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension:RSX
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:AMD Radeon
Optical drive type
- PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension:Blu-Ray
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:Blu-Ray/DVD
Bluetooth version
- PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension:2.0+EDR
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:4.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension:2
- PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4:0

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Comparison of PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension, PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4
48 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation 3 + DualShock 3 + God of War Ascension View product	B Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation 4 Slim + 2 x DualShock 4 View product
Performance5 differ
PlatformDiffers	PlayStation 3	PlayStation 4
Internal memoryDiffers	256 MB	8000 MB
Internal memory typeDiffers	XDR	GDDR5
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Processor modelDiffers	IBM Cell Broadband Engine	AMD Jaguar
Graphics processorDiffers	RSX	AMD Radeon
Product colour	Black	Black
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Graphics card memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video memoryKnown for one	256 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Internal storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Card reader integrated	No	No
Built-in optical drive	Yes	Yes
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray	Blu-Ray/DVD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Serial ATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Video outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	165 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power supplyKnown for one	250 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	290 mm	265 mm
DepthDiffers	290 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	65 mm	39 mm
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	2.1 kg
Packaging content3 differ
Number of gamepads includedDiffers	1	2
Game controllers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gamepad
Video game includedDiffers	Yes	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, HDMI
Manual	Yes	Yes
Games includedKnown for one	God of War Ascension	Unknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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