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PlayStation 6 and Handheld Specs Surface – Rasterization Performance Reportedly 3X and 0.5X of PS5

PlayStation 6 & PlayStation Handheld Specs Leaked – Rasterization Performance Estimated to be 3X and 0.5X of PS5, Respectively

New details about Sony’s next-gen gaming systems, codenamed Orion (PlayStation 6) and Canis (handheld), have surfaced via a leaked AMD document analyzed by YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead (MLID) in a recent video.

For the PlayStation 6, sources indicate Sony prioritizes energy efficiency, targeting a thermal board power (TBP) below 160W. The system reportedly uses a chiplet architecture with 8 Zen 6 CPU cores and a GPU featuring 40-48 RDNA 5 CUs operating above 3GHz. While CU counts trail the PS5 Pro’s 60 units, faster clocks and RDNA 5’s architectural gains could boost per-core efficiency.

Memory configurations suggest either a 160- or 192-bit bus paired with GDDR7 modules rated at 32Gbps, delivering up to 768GB/s bandwidth—surpassing the PS5 Pro’s 576GB/s. Leaked estimates claim rasterization performance could triple the base PS5 and double the PS5 Pro’s output, comparable to an RTX 4080 in traditional rendering. Ray tracing gains may reach 6-10× due to RDNA 5’s enhanced hardware acceleration.

Backward compatibility with PS4/PS5 titles remains intact. Production is tentatively scheduled for mid-2027, with a late 2027 or early 2028 launch priced near $499.

The Project Canis handheld reportedly adopts a 3nm monolithic die housing 4 Zen 6C cores and 12-20 RDNA 5 CUs running at 1.6–2.2GHz. A 128-bit LPDDR5X 7500 interface provides memory bandwidth, while Sony aims for 15W thermal output. Performance targets include ~50% of base PS5 rasterization power and enhanced ray tracing via RDNA 5. Features include PS4/PS5 compatibility, expandable storage via microSD/M.2 slots, haptics, dual mics, touch input, and a USB-C port with charging/video-out support. Planned pricing ranges between $400-$500, launching alongside the PS6.

MLID also mentions Microsoft’s codenamed Magnus (next Xbox) with 11 Zen 6 cores and 68 CUs—outpacing the PS5 Pro but potentially trailing the PS6. Though rumored for a 2026 release to echo the Xbox 360’s head start, sources now suggest a 2027 debut, aligning closer to Sony’s timeline.

These details originate from a 2023 AMD briefing; specifications remain subject to change. Official confirmations likely won’t emerge before 2026.