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We recently got a newPlayStation 5console, with the release of theslimmer, smaller variantwith detachable disc drive, but the upgrade we’ve really been hoping for failed to emerge.
Fret not though, the long-rumouredPS5 Prois heavily tipped to be coming in time for the holiday season next year instead. And, according to some new and tasty speculation, it could very well be worth waiting for.
A user onResetEra’s forums(viaMySmartPrice) has listed some details they suggest are real. In addition, they list a September 2024 release date.
Now, it’s hard to corroborate the leaked details as the user remains anonymous. However, renowned online leaker Tom Henderson has said that while he can’t comment on other people’s speculation, the timing is right for details to spill out. He revealed in a tweet thatSonyhas recently seeded dev kits to third-party developers, so even the company expects some specifications to get out there.
Can’t comment on other peoples leaks because I don’t know. Internally, Sony is expecting full specs to leak this month because of dev ket distribution to 3rd party studios. https://t.co/sJ9x4OGjtQDecember 11, 2023
Can’t comment on other peoples leaks because I don’t know. Internally, Sony is expecting full specs to leak this month because of dev ket distribution to 3rd party studios. https://t.co/sJ9x4OGjtQDecember 11, 2023
So, back to the actual leak and, if it does turn out to be genuine, we should expect a more powerful version of the PS5 that will be fabricated on TSMC’s 4NP process node and have a 2GHz frequency target. There will also be AMD RDVA3 architecture.
This might not mean an awful lot to you, but the important bit is that it’s a step-up from the existing models.
More important (and digestible) os that the leaker claims ray-tracing duties will be switched to dedicated hardware, enabling devs to more easily implement the technology in their games with less impact on resolution and frame rates.
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The CPU will maintain the same zen2 architecture as the current PS5, for compatibility more than anything, but it will clock faster – at up to 4.4GHz, they claim. The existing console clocks at up to 3.5GHz.
The GPU will also be more capable. It’s said to have a potentially lower frequency of up to 2.0GHz (down from 2.23GHz), but with 14.33 TFLOPs (over 10.28 TFLOPs).
The upshot is that the PS5 Pro will be more capable of running a stable (upscaled) 4K performance at higher than 30 frames per second.
It’s really about context.
Of course, the leaked information could turn out to be a ruse, but it seems convincing enough without going overboard. And the details could feasibly have some from someone with access to a dev kit.
Still, keep your mind open and a salt shaker to hand just in case.
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