PS4 Vs. Xbox One Specs: Playstation 4 Faster Than Xbox One? Report Confirms Sony Next-Generation Console Uses 0.5 More RAM Than Microsoft

The Playstation 4 uses 3.5GB of its total 8GB RAM to run its operating system compared to the 3GB the Xbox One uses, the International Business Times reports, leaving gamers wondering if the PS4 will be a faster next-generation console. 

The PS4 will use a GDDR5 RAM while the Xbox One will function on a DD3 memory, EuroGamer reports. And Sony's console will feature "flexible memory" which allows users to use FreeBSD virtual memory functionality. 

Both consoles will contain 8GB of total RAM. 

While many suggest that there are increasing similarities in specs between the PS4 and the Xbox One, others say Microsoft's capability to allow independent game developers the chance to self-publish their own products on the Xbox One will boost their sales. 

"Our vision is that every person can be a creator. That every Xbox One can be used for development. That every game and experience can take advantage of all of the features of Xbox One and Xbox LIVE," Microsoft announced in a statement. 

"This means self-publishing. This means Kinect, the cloud, achievements. This means great discoverability on Xbox LIVE. We'll have more details on the program and the timeline at Gamescom in August."