AMD Playstation 5 Pro GPU vs Lisuan Tech LX MAX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Playstation 5 Pro GPU and the Lisuan Tech LX MAX shows no direct head-to-head benchmark results. Both entries carry an average benchmark score of zero, and the wins counter for each product is zero. The percentile versus all GPUs is identical at 50 for both, placing them at the median of the database’s tracked graphics processors. This absence of measured scores means the comparison must rely on the architectural and specification data provided rather than on empirical performance tests. The lack of benchmark numbers is itself informative: it indicates that neither product has been subjected to the database’s standardized test suite, so any performance conclusions are derived from theoretical throughput calculations and feature sets.

What can be quantified are the raw compute figures. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX delivers 24.58 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, while the AMD Playstation 5 Pro GPU delivers 18.05 TFLOPS. This represents a 36.2% advantage for the LX MAX in raw single-precision floating-point compute. In FP16, the LX MAX reaches 49.15 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) versus 36.10 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) for the Playstation 5 Pro GPU, again a 36.2% lead. These are theoretical peak rates, not measured application performance, but they establish a clear ceiling for what each chip can accomplish in compute-bound workloads.

The pixel throughput story reverses. The LX MAX achieves 192.0 GPixel/s, while the Playstation 5 Pro GPU achieves 150.4 GPixel/s, a 27.7% advantage for the LX MAX. Texture rate, however, favors the Playstation 5 Pro GPU: 564.0 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s, meaning the AMD chip delivers 46.9% more texel throughput. This divergence between pixel and texture rates suggests different design priorities. The LX MAX pairs a higher ROP count (96 versus 64) with fewer TMUs (192 versus 240), while the Playstation 5 Pro GPU does the opposite. The result is that the Playstation 5 Pro GPU appears better suited for texture-heavy scenes, while the LX MAX holds the edge in final pixel output and raw shader work.

Memory bandwidth also separates the two. The Playstation 5 Pro GPU has 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth from its 256-bit bus and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The LX MAX has 432.0 GB/s from a 192-bit bus and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The AMD chip’s bandwidth advantage is 33.3%. Memory clock speeds are identical at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective, so the difference comes entirely from bus width and capacity. For workloads that stream large textures or datasets, the Playstation 5 Pro GPU’s extra 4 GB and wider bus provide a substantial headroom advantage.

Neither product has measured benchmark wins in the database. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and both wins counters show zero. This means the comparison below is strictly a specification-level analysis, with all performance statements framed as theoretical capabilities rather than verified results. The database’s percentile field places both at 50, which indicates median standing among all tracked GPUs, but without actual scores this percentile likely reflects the absence of data rather than a measured performance tier.

The Verdict

Based solely on the recorded specifications, the Lisuan Tech LX MAX targets a different use case than the AMD Playstation 5 Pro GPU. The LX MAX leads in FP32 compute (24.58 TFLOPS versus 18.05 TFLOPS), FP16 compute (49.15 versus 36.10), pixel rate (192.0 GPixel/s versus 150.4 GPixel/s), and shading units (6144 versus 3840). It also carries a higher ROP count (96 versus 64) and a larger L2 cache presence implied by its architecture, though cache sizes are not listed. The LX MAX supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.3, while the Playstation 5 Pro GPU lists Vulkan 1.2 and OpenGL 4.6 with DirectX marked as N/A. This makes the LX MAX the more broadly compatible option for PC-style workloads, including modern Windows titles that require DirectX 12 Ultimate features.

The AMD Playstation 5 Pro GPU wins on texture rate (564.0 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s), memory bandwidth (576.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s), memory capacity (16 GB versus 12 GB), and TMU count (240 versus 192). Its 4 nm process node (TSMC) versus the LX MAX’s 6 nm node (TSMC) gives it a transistor density of 75.3M per mm² on a 279 mm² die with 21,000 million transistors. The LX MAX has no listed transistor count, die size, or density, so node efficiency cannot be fully compared. The Playstation 5 Pro GPU’s smaller node suggests better power efficiency per transistor, though its TDP is 232 W versus 225 W for the LX MAX, a difference of only 7 W.

Which product should be chosen depends entirely on the workload. The data indicates the LX MAX excels at compute-heavy tasks, high-resolution pixel output, and modern API support. The Playstation 5 Pro GPU excels at texture-heavy rendering, memory-hungry applications, and scenarios where 16 GB of VRAM is required. The LX MAX has no launch MSRP listed, while the Playstation 5 Pro GPU has a launch MSRP of 699 USD. No price comparison is possible beyond that single figure, so purchasing decisions must weight the specification differences above.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Playstation 5 Pro GPU uses the Viola chip, built on RDNA 2.0 architecture, and belongs to the Console GPU (Sony) generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 21,000 million transistors on a 279 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 75.3M per mm². The Lisuan Tech LX MAX uses the 7G106 chip, built on an architecture labeled TrueGPU, and belongs to the 7G100 generation. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, but its transistor count and die size are listed as unknown, with no density figure provided.

The RDNA 2.0 architecture in the Playstation 5 Pro GPU is a known quantity in the database, associated with AMD’s console and desktop designs. The TrueGPU architecture of the LX MAX has no comparable lineage in the provided data. This makes architectural comparison difficult beyond the listed features. Both support OpenGL 4.6. The LX MAX reaches Vulkan 1.3 and DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Playstation 5 Pro GPU lists Vulkan 1.2 and DirectX as N/A. The API gap suggests the LX MAX is designed for broader PC software compatibility, while the Playstation 5 Pro GPU is tailored to a console environment where DirectX is not exposed.

Shading unit counts differ significantly: the LX MAX has 6144 shading units versus 3840 for the Playstation 5 Pro GPU. This 60% higher shader count aligns with the LX MAX’s higher FP32 throughput. However, the Playstation 5 Pro GPU compensates with more TMUs (240 versus 192), which explains its higher texture rate despite fewer shaders. ROP counts favor the LX MAX at 96 versus 64, consistent with its higher pixel rate.

Neither product lists RT cores or tensor cores in the data. The Playstation 5 Pro GPU’s RDNA 2.0 architecture implies ray tracing support, but the exact hardware implementation is not recorded. The LX MAX’s TrueGPU architecture also has no RT core or tensor core entries. This absence means ray tracing and AI acceleration cannot be compared quantitatively.

Memory architectures also diverge. The Playstation 5 Pro GPU uses a 256-bit bus with 16 GB GDDR6, while the LX MAX uses a 192-bit bus with 12 GB GDDR6. Both run memory at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective. The wider bus and larger capacity give the Playstation 5 Pro GPU a 33.3% bandwidth advantage. The LX MAX’s smaller bus but higher shader count suggests it may rely more on compute efficiency than memory bandwidth, though this is speculative without benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute performance?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX MAX delivers 24.58 TFLOPS FP32 and 49.15 TFLOPS FP16, compared to 18.05 TFLOPS FP32 and 36.10 TFLOPS FP16 for the AMD Playstation 5 Pro GPU. The LX MAX leads by 36.2% in both metrics.

Q: How do the memory systems compare?

A: The Playstation 5 Pro GPU has 16 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth. The LX MAX has 12 GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. Both use 2250 MHz memory with 18 Gbps effective speed. The Playstation 5 Pro GPU leads by 33.3% in bandwidth and has 4 GB more capacity.

Q: Which GPU supports more modern graphics APIs?

A: The LX MAX supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.3. The Playstation 5 Pro GPU lists Vulkan 1.2 and OpenGL 4.6, with DirectX marked as N/A. Both support OpenGL 4.6.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of each GPU?

A: The Playstation 5 Pro GPU measures 386 mm length, 216 mm height, and 89 mm width. The LX MAX measures 248 mm length, 118 mm height, and 48 mm width. The LX MAX is substantially smaller in all dimensions.

Q: Do both GPUs have the same power draw?

A: No. The Playstation 5 Pro GPU has a TDP of 232 W, while the LX MAX has a TDP of 225 W. The difference is 7 W, with the LX MAX being slightly more power-efficient on paper.

Q: Which GPU has better texture and pixel throughput?

A: The Playstation 5 Pro GPU leads in texture rate at 564.0 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s for the LX MAX, a 46.9% advantage. The LX MAX leads in pixel rate at 192.0 GPixel/s versus 150.4 GPixel/s, a 27.7% advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Playstation 5 Pro GPU wins in scenarios that demand high texture throughput. Its 240 TMUs and 564.0 GTexel/s texture rate exceed the LX MAX’s 192 TMUs and 384.0 GTexel/s. Games and applications that sample many textures per frame, such as detailed environments with heavy normal mapping or complex materials, would benefit from this advantage. The 576.0 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB memory capacity further support texture-heavy workloads, allowing larger texture atlases and higher-resolution assets to reside in VRAM without spilling to system memory. The 4 nm process node also suggests lower power draw per transistor, which could translate to sustained clock behavior under load, though the 232 W TDP is slightly higher than the LX MAX’s 225 W.

The Lisuan Tech LX MAX wins in compute-bound tasks. Its 6144 shading units and 24.58 TFLOPS FP32 output provide 36.2% more raw shader compute than the Playstation 5 Pro GPU. This matters for workloads like physics simulations, particle effects, compute shaders, and any algorithm that uses general-purpose GPU computation. The higher pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s, driven by 96 ROPs, gives it an edge in fill-rate-limited scenes, such as high-resolution rendering with simple geometry or post-processing effects that write heavily to the framebuffer. The DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.3 support make it the better choice for PC software that relies on the latest API features, including mesh shaders and ray tracing acceleration structures, though neither GPU lists explicit RT cores.

The Playstation 5 Pro GPU’s console heritage, with its 1x HDMI 2.1 and 1x USB Type-C display outputs, targets a single-screen setup typical of console gaming. The LX MAX’s 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor configurations, which is a clear advantage for productivity or multi-display gaming on a PC. The LX MAX’s PCIe 4.0 x16 interface and dual-slot form factor with a single 16-pin power connector indicate it is designed for standard PC motherboard installation, while the Playstation 5 Pro GPU’s dimensions (386 mm length) suggest it is integrated into a console chassis rather than a standalone card.

For memory-intensive applications, the Playstation 5 Pro GPU holds the edge. Its 16 GB capacity and 256-bit bus provide 33.3% more bandwidth than the LX MAX. Machine learning inference, large dataset processing, or games with high-resolution texture packs would benefit from the extra 4 GB and wider interface. The LX MAX’s 12 GB capacity may suffice for current titles, but the headroom favors the AMD chip.

For raw compute density, the LX MAX wins. Its 24.58 TFLOPS on a 225 W TDP yields 0.109 TFLOPS per watt, while the Playstation 5 Pro GPU yields 0.078 TFLOPS per watt at 232 W. This 40% efficiency advantage in FP32 per watt is notable, though the Playstation 5 Pro GPU’s smaller node (4 nm versus 6 nm) might provide better efficiency in other metrics not captured by these figures.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification. The process node differs: 4 nm (TSMC) for the Playstation 5 Pro GPU versus 6 nm (TSMC) for the LX MAX. Transistor count is 21,000 million for the AMD chip, while the LX MAX’s is unknown. Die size is 279 mm² for the AMD chip, unknown for the LX MAX. Transistor density is 75.3M per mm² for the AMD chip, not listed for the LX MAX.

Clocks differ in that the Playstation 5 Pro GPU has a base clock of 2170 MHz and a boost clock of 2350 MHz, while the LX MAX lists no base or boost clocks. Memory clocks are identical at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective for both.

Memory configuration differs: 16 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus for the AMD chip versus 12 GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus for the LX MAX. Bandwidth is 576.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s, a 144.0 GB/s difference.

Compute units differ: the LX MAX has 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The Playstation 5 Pro GPU has 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Neither lists RT cores or tensor cores.

Pixel rate is 150.4 GPixel/s for the AMD chip and 192.0 GPixel/s for the LX MAX. Texture rate is 564.0 GTexel/s for the AMD chip and 384.0 GTexel/s for the LX MAX. FP32 is 18.05 TFLOPS versus 24.58 TFLOPS. FP16 is 36.10 TFLOPS versus 49.15 TFLOPS, both at 2:1 ratio.

TDP is 232 W for the AMD chip and 225 W for the LX MAX. The LX MAX specifies a dual-slot width, one 16-pin power connector, a 550 W suggested PSU, and a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface. The Playstation 5 Pro GPU lists none of these fields.

Display outputs differ: the Playstation 5 Pro GPU has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 1x USB Type-C, while the LX MAX has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a. API support differs, with the LX MAX supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.3, while the Playstation 5 Pro GPU lists DirectX as N/A and Vulkan 1.2. Both support OpenGL 4.6.

Dimensions differ substantially: the Playstation 5 Pro GPU is 386 mm long, 216 mm high, and 89 mm wide, while the LX MAX is 248 mm long, 118 mm high, and 48 mm wide. Release dates are 2024-11-06 for the AMD chip and 2026-03-16 for the LX MAX. The AMD chip has a launch MSRP of 699 USD; the LX MAX has no launch MSRP listed. Both are marked as Active in production status, and neither has a predecessor or successor listed.