PS5 vs. PC version Loading Time

[🪻🧋Sylvie💮🍃]

I tested both PS5 and PC version. Somehow, the PS5 version can load the game in about 4-5 seconds whereas PC version can take more than a minute to load the game. Why's the PS5 loading time faster than the PC version?! I'm baffled...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeG3ATxCf-A&ab_channel=%F0%9F%8D%83Novestyr%F0%9F%8D%99

[kgkong]

PS5 has GDDR6 memory and video memory, and the GPU can load direct from SSD without the CPU. So there's a massively lower amount of system latency with the PS5 versus a PC.

[Crit1Q]

Originally posted by KingGorillaKong:

PS5 has GDDR6 memory and video memory, and the GPU can load direct from SSD without the CPU. So there's a massively lower amount of system latency with the PS5 versus a PC.

It's not uncommon for games to have differences in loading times across different platforms, even when the game is optimized for both platforms. This can be due to a variety of factors, including differences in hardware architecture, operating systems, and optimization techniques used by developers.

In the case of The Last of Us Part 1, the PS5's hardware architecture and optimized operating system may be contributing to the faster loading times compared to the PC version. The PS5's solid-state drive (SSD) is specifically designed to deliver fast load times, and the system's custom operating system is optimized for game performance.

Additionally, it's worth noting that the PC version of the game may require more resources to load due to the potentially higher graphical fidelity and resolution settings that PC gamers often use. This can impact the amount of time it takes for the game to load and be ready to play.

While it's frustrating to experience longer load times on the PC version of the game, it's important to keep in mind that the game's performance is still impressive overall, and it's a testament to the hard work and dedication of the developers at Naughty Dog and their partners. Additionally, future updates and optimizations may help to reduce loading times on the PC version of the game.

[Jus de Bouteille]

Originally posted by 🧋🌷Sylvia🍃🌼:

I tested both PS5 and PC version. Somehow, the PS5 version can load the game in about 4-5 seconds whereas PC version can take more than a minute to load the game. Why's the PS5 loading time faster than the PC version?! I'm baffled...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeG3ATxCf-A&ab_channel=%F0%9F%8D%83Novestyr%F0%9F%8D%99

Based on testing on my side, it's heavily due to cpu. High core count and you'll get the same load time as ps5, low core count and you can wait from 20 to 1min of loading time. Of course tested on an nvme ssd

[🪻🧋Sylvie💮🍃]

Originally posted by GIGA BINKS:

Originally posted by 🧋🌷Sylvia🍃🌼:

I tested both PS5 and PC version. Somehow, the PS5 version can load the game in about 4-5 seconds whereas PC version can take more than a minute to load the game. Why's the PS5 loading time faster than the PC version?! I'm baffled...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeG3ATxCf-A&ab_channel=%F0%9F%8D%83Novestyr%F0%9F%8D%99

Based on testing on my side, it's heavily due to cpu. High core count and you'll get the same load time as ps5, low core count and you can wait from 20 to 1min of loading time. Of course tested on an nvme ssd

Still, it doesn't make absolute sense that a very expensive PC rig has incredibly slow loading time, compared to PS5 version. Hence, the developers at Naughty Dog/Iron Galaxy still needs to work on major patch to fix loading time and other bugs & glitches.

[Jus de Bouteille]

Originally posted by 🧋🌷Sylvia🍃🌼:

Originally posted by GIGA BINKS:

Based on testing on my side, it's heavily due to cpu. High core count and you'll get the same load time as ps5, low core count and you can wait from 20 to 1min of loading time. Of course tested on an nvme ssd

Still, it doesn't make absolute sense that a very expensive PC rig has incredibly slow loading time, compared to PS5 version. Hence, the developers at Naughty Dog/Iron Galaxy still needs to work on major patch to fix loading time and other bugs & glitches.

Oh yeah i'm not excusing this mess of a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ port trust me. Just wanted to explain what i found on my own. There's no excuse for this game to load so slowly or to take so much vram to run