In an exciting announcement, AMD has revealed a cutting-edge custom SoC for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro. This new system-on-chip features 60 Compute Units rooted in the RDNA architecture and showcases a host of enhancements designed to elevate the gaming experience.
Sony unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro, bringing to life an array of improvements, particularly in the GPU department. This announcement confirms previous reports and offers a closer look at the powerhouse behind the new console.
The PlayStation 5 Pro’s standout features include a significant GPU upgrade, boasting 67% more Compute Units compared to the current PS5 model, and 28% faster memory performance. This results in up to 45% faster rendering for gameplay, ensuring a notably smoother and more responsive experience.
Advanced ray tracing technology has also been enhanced, allowing for more dynamic reflections and light refraction. This boost means that light rays can be cast at double, and sometimes triple, the speed of the current PS5, providing more immersive and realistic visuals.
Additionally, Sony is introducing PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), an AI-driven upscaling technique that utilizes machine learning to deliver extremely sharp image clarity. This innovative technology adds an extraordinary amount of detail to game visuals, making for a truly stunning gaming experience.
While Sony has kept some specifics under wraps, the details shared confirm a leap from 36 to 60 Compute Units and a memory speed increase to 18 Gbps, delivering 576 GB/s of total bandwidth. These upgrades culminate in a 45% boost in rendering performance.
The new AMD SoC also introduces advanced ray tracing features straight from RDNA 4 IP, promising a substantial performance boost in next-generation GPUs and consoles. Some of the highlighted advancements include:
– Double Ray Tracing Intersect Engine
– RT Instance Node Transform
– 64B RT Node
– Ray Tracing Tri-Pair Optimization
– Enhanced BVH Footprint
– RT support for OBB and Instance Node Intersection
A key highlight of the PlayStation 5 Pro is its AI-driven upscaling method, PSSR. It leverages XDNA 2, the same technology powering the NPU in AMD’s Strix Point APUs, to handle AI processes, marking a significant step forward in gaming technology.
In comparing the PlayStation 5 Pro with its counterparts, it stands out with the following specifications: a higher GPU clock speed, increased sustained FP32 performance, faster memory bandwidth, and next-gen connectivity features like WiFi 7, VRR, and 8K resolution support. While the CPU remains an 8-core “Zen 2” architecture, it operates at higher clock speeds, ensuring robust performance.
Set for release on November 7th, with pre-orders kicking off on September 26th, the PlayStation 5 Pro promises to offer an unparalleled gaming experience with its top-tier specs and innovative features.
