Which NVIDIA GPU is closest to the PS5? The answer isn't so simple

It's a bit like comparing apples and oranges, but this NVIDIA GPU will give you the closest results to a PS5

By Dave Meikleham Nov. 14, 2026 8:00 pm EST Dikushin Dmitry/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

There's no getting around it: We're in an era where it's never been more financially-punishing to buy either a new console or PC hardware. Given that we're now dealing with a tech-savvy Sophie's Choice between a PS5 and the most affordable gaming PC you can put together for similar money, value has to be taken into consideration. Is mid-range PC gaming really that much better than what the current consoles can provide?