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No they are not the same. The Sport Chrono package does 2 things, increased throttle response with less pressure on the pedal and tunes down when PSM kicks in. If you have PASM it may also make the suspension stiffer but I can't remember with certainty.

A chip updgrade may also do these things but is primarily intended to get more horsepower of the car by remapping whatever they can electronically to claim more HP. It's also a great way to void your warranty or at a minimum make your warranty claim a miserable experience if you have any problems with the car related to the engine, exhaust or electronics. Porsche can detect a different chip. You may be able to replace it with the original if you have problems and take it in but if they still are able to detect the chip was there, ask you if you had a chip and you say "no" well that's fraud and the warranty coverage conversation will likely end right there until you hire a lawyer. I'd only chip a car if it was out of warranty. "Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're all not out to get me."