A recent leak from a 2023 AMD presentation has revealed detailed specifications for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 6 console and Project Canis handheld device. The leaked information indicates that the PlayStation 6 will employ a conservative design approach, aiming to keep power consumption lower than its base model predecessor, with a target of 160W TBP.
The console is expected to feature an 8-core Zen 6 processor, 40-48 RDNA 5 Compute Units, and GDDR7 memory with faster clock speeds. This configuration is expected to deliver improved performance, particularly in rasterization and ray tracing capabilities. According to the leak, the PlayStation 6 should match the performance of a GeForce RTX 4080, although direct comparisons to PC GPUs are challenging.
The handheld device, codenamed Canis, is anticipated to use a monolithic 3nm die with 4 Zen 6C cores and up to 20 RDNA 5 Compute Units. The device will feature LPDDR5X RAM, a 128-bit bus, and a target power consumption of 15 watts. It’s also expected to support backward compatibility with PS4 and PS5, as well as offer features like microSD and M.2 SSD storage, haptic feedback, and USB-C charging.
A Microsoft next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Magnus, is also rumored to be in development but has yet to receive official specs. The leak suggests that Magnus will have 11 Zen 6 cores and 68 Compute Units, surpassing the PS5 Pro’s capabilities but not matching the PlayStation 6’s performance. Launch windows for all three consoles are expected to vary, with Sony targeting late 2027 or early 2028 for the PlayStation 6 and Project Canis handheld.
Source: https://wccftech.com/playstation-6-playstation-handheld-specs-leaked-rasterization-performance