Unveiled PS6 specifications outperform PS5, potentially offering lower price tags than anticipated
The world of gaming is abuzz with excitement as leaked specifications for the upcoming PlayStation 6 (PS6), codenamed "Orion," have surfaced. According to Moore's Law is Dead (MLID), the reliable source of these leaks, the PS6 is expected to be a significant leap forward in gaming technology.
The PS6 is rumored to feature an AMD APU with 8 Zen 6 CPU cores, 40 to 48 RDNA 5 compute units running above 3GHz. This powerful configuration is said to be backed by a thermal budget (TBP) of about 160 watts, making it more power-efficient than its predecessor, the PS5.
The PS6 is expected to offer GDDR7 video memory on a 160-bit or 192-bit bus with 32GT/s bandwidth. This setup is anticipated to deliver roughly three times the rasterization performance of the PS5 and even higher ray tracing performance. The PS6 is also reported to use a chiplet design, possibly with AMD's upcoming Navi 5 architecture.
One of the most exciting features of the PS6 is its potential to support 4K 60FPS or even 8K 60FPS gaming, thanks to PSSR (PlayStation Super Resolution). This technology is expected to enhance the gaming experience significantly.
Production of the PS6 is planned for mid-2027, with a release likely in fall 2027 or early 2028. Despite the excitement, it is important to approach this information with caution, as it is still just leaks.
The PS6, if these leaks are accurate, is shaping up to be a formidable competitor in the gaming world. Its performance, as suggested by the leaks, is comparable to an NVIDIA RTX 4080 GPU. With improved power efficiency, a more affordable price point, and impressive performance, the PS6 is poised to redefine the gaming landscape.
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[2] Moore's Law is Dead (MLID). (2023). PS6 leaks: AMD APU, RDNA 5, 4K 60FPS, and more. [online] Available at: https://www.mooreslawisdead.com/ps6-leaks-amd-apu-rdna-5-4k-60fps-and-more/
[3] Moore's Law is Dead (MLID). (2023). PS6 production starts in mid-2027, release between late 2027 and early 2028. [online] Available at: https://www.mooreslawisdead.com/ps6-production-starts-in-mid-2027-release-between-late-2027-and-early-2028/
The PS6, with its advanced technology, is set to revolutionize the gaming world, featuring gadgets like an AMD APU and RDNA 5 compute units. This upcoming console, anticipated to support 4K or even 8K gaming, may bring a new level of immersion to gamers, aligning its performance with high-end graphics cards such as the NVIDIA RTX 4080.
