PlayStation 5: Third revision with new APU and lower power consumption

Sony is already selling the third edition of the PlayStation 5 in some countries The latest model is not only supposed to be much lighter, but also uses a new APU and is slightly more energy-efficient

As previously reported, the latest revision carries over the naming scheme CFI-1200, distinguishing it from the 2020 launch PS5 (CFI-1000) and last year’s first revision (CFI-1100). The latter weighed about 300 grams less than the original, and the CFI-1200 model reportedly lost another 200 to 300 grams. Below is the line The latest PlayStation 5 is almost half a kilo lighter As of the launch version. This is at least the case for the digital version without a disc drive, the correct model number of which is CFI-1202B The disc version is called CFI-1202A.

While dropping all three revisions, YouTuber Austin Evans found out a few weeks ago that the PS5 CFI-1200 dropped this weight. Small heatsink and a Newer, more compact motherboard Reached also using the latest version About 20 to 30 watts less power.

The reason for the reduction in energy demand is now given AngstronomicsFor those who want to know Sony has one too New chip Usage: AMD’s Onderon APU, which was previously made using a 7-nanometer process, is being replaced by a slightly smaller chip. bears this name Onderon Plus and will be Built at 6 nm and about 15 percent smaller. It also reduces manufacturing costs, as about 20 percent more chips can be made with each wafer this way.

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