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Preparing for the potential arrival of the PS6 may necessitate some financial reserves, if the recent rumors hold water

Unveiled information suggests potential power source for the PS6, revealing a pricy proposition if authentic.

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Saving preparations may be in order if the current PS6 leak speculations prove accurate
Saving preparations may be in order if the current PS6 leak speculations prove accurate

Preparing for the potential arrival of the PS6 may necessitate some financial reserves, if the recent rumors hold water

The tech world is abuzz with excitement as rumors swirl around the AMD Magnus APU, a potential next-generation chipset that could power the upcoming PlayStation 6 (PS6) and other high-end gaming hardware.

The AMD Magnus APU: A Powerful Prospect

At the heart of the Magnus APU lies an 8-core AMD Zen 6 or Zen 6c CPU, supported by a powerful GPU based on AMD’s next-gen RDNA 5 graphics architecture. The GPU boasts a significant number of Compute Units (CUs), with reports suggesting anywhere between 40 to 70 CUs, with the most recent leaks indicating a potential 68 usable CUs out of 70 total. The Magnus APU also utilizes GDDR7 memory with a 192-bit wide memory bus, offering faster memory speeds to compensate for a narrower memory channel.

Magnus: More Likely for Next-Gen Xbox or PC

While initial speculation pointed towards the Magnus APU being the AMD chip for the PS6, leakers like Moore’s Law Is Dead and others now suggest that Magnus is more likely destined for the next-gen Xbox or a high-end pre-built PC configuration, not the PS6. This theory is further supported by the belief that Sony will likely use a different chip, nicknamed Robin or Orion, for the PS6.

The PS6: A Potential High-Cost Investment

Given the potential high cost of the Magnus APU, if the PS6 were to incorporate this chip, it could more than double the cost of a PS5 Pro. With a predicted price tag of over $1,500, the PS6 would be the most expensive console yet. However, it's important to note that these cost predictions are based on the Magnus APU's specifications and are not confirmed by Sony.

The Future of Gaming: Years Away

Despite the intriguing rumors surrounding the Magnus APU and the PS6, it's worth remembering that the release of the PS6 and the next-gen Xbox hardware is predicted to be years away. In the meantime, gamers can look forward to the continued evolution of gaming technology and the exciting possibilities it brings.

[1] Moore’s Law Is Dead, "AMD's Magnus APU for Next-Gen Xbox or PC, Not PS6?" [Link] [2] Wccftech, "Sony Confirms Partnership with AMD for PS6" [Link] [3] VideoCardz, "AMD's Magnus APU: A Closer Look" [Link] [4] IGN, "Sony's Next-Gen Console: What We Know So Far" [Link] [5] KeplerL2, "Magnus APU: A Closer Look at Xbox's Next-Gen GPU" [Link]

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