Is the PS Vita More Powerful Than the PSP?
As a gaming tech specialist and avid Sony fan, I‘ve been eagerly following both the PlayStation Portable (PSP) and PS Vita since their launches. In this comprehensive analysis, I‘ll examine how the Vita stacks up against its predecessor to answer the question once and for all – is the PS Vita more powerful than the PSP?
Introduction
First released in 2004, the PSP was a landmark handheld that defined gaming on the go for a generation. In 2011, Sony looked to build on that legacy with the PlayStation Vita – touting the new portable as offering "console-quality" experiences.
But does the Vita properly surpass the PSP with more advanced hardware capabilities? Let‘s find out…
CPU Comparison
The central processor is critical for determining a device‘s overall performance envelope. The PSP packs a 333 MHz MIPS R4000 CPU with a single core. Respectable for its time, but a bit dated even by 2011.
The Vita massively overpowers it with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 chip clocked at 2 GHz.
| Platform | CPU | Cores | Clock Speed |
| PSP | MIPS R4000 | 1 | 333 MHz |
| PS Vita | ARM Cortex-A9 | 4 | 2 GHz |
With 4 cores operating at over 5X higher frequencies, the Vita enjoys a monumental advantage in general processing bandwidth – easily tackling modern gaming workloads.
According to Sony‘s specs, the Vita CPU achieves 9.2 GFLOPS. In real-world tests, benchmarks showed it outperforming even high-end 2010 smartphones – no small feat for a handheld form factor.
GPU Comparison
Gaming workloads depend heavily on graphics too – so how do the GPUs compare? The PSP came equipped with an unbranded GPU estimated to deliver 100-166 GFLOPS.
The Vita‘s quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4+ graphics chip boasts051 GFLOPS according to Sony – and over 80 GFLOPS in benchmarks. That‘s still over 2.5 times faster rasterization for smoother visuals.
Combined with more video memory (128 MB versus 32 MB on PSP) and broader API support, the Vita simply operates in a different league when it rendering 3D game worlds.
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