PS5 Is Renewed: Gets New 6nm AMD Oberon Plus Processor

The latest revision of the PlayStation 5, the model 1200 or CFI-1202, which after the first generation (model 1000) and the first refresh (model 1100), is the second revision of Sony’s Zen 2 RDNA 2 gaming console, features a new 6nm AMD Oberon Plus custom APU and higher efficiency.

So far, what was known above all was that the console was becoming lighter. A lot has changed inside — the PCB has been changed in many places and is now a bit more compact. In addition, the processor is manufactured in a new manufacturing process. As a result, the cooler can be smaller and correspondingly lighter.

Compared to its Oberon predecessor — which was manufactured at TSMC using the N7 process (7 nm DUV) and had an area of ​​around 300 mm² where new revision Oberon Plus has shrunk to less than 260 mm² thanks to the N6 node (6 nm EUV).

AMD Oberon Plus and Oberon
AMD Oberon Plus (TSMC N6) and Oberon (TSMC N7) (Image Credits: Angronomics)

For consoles, it is important that the architecture exactly matches the older revisions. This ensures that all games work on every Playstation 5 without adjustments. The now outdated Zen 2 cores remain unchanged. The reason is simple — console games are often developed much closer to the hardware than PC titles. This means that the hardware can be used better, and bottlenecks are avoided.

https://youtu.be/21vJ9XBozeI

In addition to an 18.8% higher transistor density, the N6 node is more economical than its predecessor with the same performance. Accordingly, the new console needs less power than its predecessors. And Sony’s primary goal for the new revision of the PlayStation 5 is to reduce production costs.

Adwaith
Meet Adwaith, a tech-savvy editor who's all about gadgets and gizmos. With a degree in Computer Engineering and a passion for all things tech, he's been guiding readers through the world of hardware for 10 years. Known for his clear, insightful reviews, Adwaith is the trusted voice behind TechLog360. Off-duty, he loves building PCs for charity.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Exit mobile version