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Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Digital Trends
If the latest PS6 leaks are true, you might want to start saving up now
New leaks have hit the internet that could shed some light on what kind of chip will be powering the PS6. Coming from Moore's Law Is Dead, he claims to have uncovered all the technical details about the special AMD chip that they believe will power the next-generation hardware, but if true, we might need to prepare for a very expensive console. According to the video from Moore's Law Is Dead, the AMD Zen 6 chip that he believes will be powering the PS6 is codenamed Magnus. This chip will supposedly run on 11 CPU cores split into 3 Zen 6 and 8 Zen 6 C cores. He goes into much greater detail about things like the 264 mm squared graphics die and 384-bit memory bus, but the highlights are how much more efficient the memory transfer will be and the increased number of cores. Moore's Law Is Dead believes this chip is destined for a future PlayStation console because it's described as a 'semi-custom business unit', which is a term historically tied to console chipsets. Recommended Videos The name Magnus also has some connections to prior Sony chip codenames (e.g. Jupiter), though another notable leaker, going by KeplerL2, believes Magnus is more aligned with Xbox codenames. While this should all be taken with a grain of salt until Sony or Microsoft comment, I find the speculated console cost more plausible given details of such a chipset. KeplerL2 states that 'If they go ahead with third party store support which means selling hardware at a profit this could easily be >$1,500.' That would be the most expensive console yet, and more than double the cost of a PS5 Pro. We're probably still years away from both the PS6 and whatever next-gen Xbox hardware turns out to be, but if that's the price range we can expect, you might want to start saving up now.
Digital Trends
4 days ago
- Digital Trends
Your next smartwatch could be more powerful than you were expecting
Qualcomm is tipped to be creating a new, dedicated smartwatch chip to create more powerful and longer lasting wearables, codenamed SW6100 or 'Aspena', highlighting a renewed interest in the space. The chips will reportedly use a 1x Arm Cortex-A78 + 4x Arm Cortex-A55 CPU configuration for the CPU, a huge increase in power from previous versions. Why this matters: The news, revealed by Android Authority, means we're set to get faster and longer-lasting user experience as smartwatches pack in more sensors and greater ability to be used independently from your phone. Recommended Videos It could also entice more brands to enter the smartwatch space, bringing competition for your wrist. What you need to know Smartwatches have traditionally had converted chips made for smartphones, but this sees Qualcomm making a dedicated chip for the first time. The new chipset, set to be launched in 2026, will use a far more powerful CPU configuration than the Arm Cortex A53 structure used on the previous model from 2022. Support for a better RAM controller (LLDDR5X) will help enable improved battery efficiency, leading to longer time between charges. The new chipset will be created using a TMSC process node – using production from the Taiwanese brand signals the new Aspena chip will be one of the most powerful on the market. Why should I care? The main takeaway here is that it's proof that wearables are set to grow in popularity – the launch of new devices (such as the Samsung Galaxy 8 series) shows that brands see this as a key battleground. As more sensors get packed into smartwatches, to enable things like deeper health tracking, offline maps use or media streaming or more impressive user interfaces, greater levels of power are needed to keep up. The promise of longer battery life, although not huge, will also be beneficial to users looking to wear the device longer to gain more accurate health insight, and the increased speed under the finger will allow more impressive and intuitive animations.
GSM Arena
5 days ago
- GSM Arena
The Google Pixel Watch 4 will reportedly use the same old chipset, but will have a bigger battery Comments
The Google Pixel Watch 4 will reportedly use the same old chipset, but will have a bigger battery Comments
Phone Arena
21-06-2025
- Phone Arena
MediaTek's new Dimensity 8450 is only a minor upgrade over the previous generation
– Dr. Yenchi Lee, General Manager of MediaTek's Wireless Communications Business Unit, June 2025. Receive the latest mobile news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy CPU : 8 x ARM Cortex-A725 cores (1x 1MB L2 + 3x 512KB L2 + 4x 256KB L2), 6MB L3 cache + 5MB SLC : 8 x ARM Cortex-A725 cores (1x 1MB L2 + 3x 512KB L2 + 4x 256KB L2), 6MB L3 cache + 5MB SLC GPU : Arm Mali-G720 MC7 : Arm Mali-G720 MC7 AI : MediaTek NPU 880 (Generative AI, Agentic AI Engine) : MediaTek NPU 880 (Generative AI, Agentic AI Engine) Display : WQHD+ up to 144Hz, dual screen support : WQHD+ up to 144Hz, dual screen support Camera : Up to 320MP sensor, Imagiq 1080 ISP with in-sensor zoom (QPD remozaic) : Up to 320MP sensor, Imagiq 1080 ISP with in-sensor zoom (QPD remozaic) Connectivity : 5G Sub-6GHz modem, 3CC Carrier Aggregation, up to 5.17 Gbps, Wi-Fi 6E (2T2R), Bluetooth 5.4 : 5G Sub-6GHz modem, 3CC Carrier Aggregation, up to 5.17 Gbps, Wi-Fi 6E (2T2R), Bluetooth 5.4 Memory : LPDDR5X RAM up to 8533 Mbps : LPDDR5X RAM up to 8533 Mbps Storage : UFS 4.0 + MCQ : UFS 4.0 + MCQ Video : 4K60 HDR (HLG) capture with Dual EIS : 4K60 HDR (HLG) capture with Dual EIS Power : UltraSave 3.0+ power efficiency Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free! Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer MediaTek has flooded the smartphone market with chipsets that aren't much different when it comes to features and performance. The company's latest chip, Dimensity 8450, is basically a Dimensity 8400 with a few minor improvements that probably don't matter in the grand scheme of starters, MediaTek's new Dimensity 8450 chipset is based on TSMC's second-generation 4nm node, just like its predecessor, Dimensity 8400. On top of that, it features the same octa-core configuration: 1x Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.25 GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 cores clocked at 3.0 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A520 cores clocked at the chipset uses the same Mali-G720 MC7 GPU (graphics processing unit), which is clocked at 1300 MHz. The only difference is that the Dimensity 8450 received some gaming and ISP optimizations, according to MediaTek One of the gaming-oriented boosts Dimensity 8450 got is StarSpeed Engine, a powerful GPU technology that promises to further enhance real-world gaming. Besides that, MediaTek says the IPS has been improved with live-stream optimizations, but that's about also important to mention that MediaTek claims the Dimensity 8450 features 'the most powerful generative AI in its class.'Another interesting improvement over the previous generation Dimensity chipset is the addition of a power saving feature: MediaTek UltraSave 3.0+. The latter is supposed to offer greater 5G power efficiency compared to Dimensity new chipset will most likely be included in a bunch of mid-range smartphones in the next coming months. However, considering how quickly new chipsets are launched, smartphone makers will move to the next new thing in a jiffy. The new Dimensity 8450 won't have a long life, but it's a small step toward MediaTek's next big first phones equipped with MediaTek's Dimensity 8450 chipset have already been announced. Reno 14 Pro should make its debut in India very soon, followed by a K series model.
Phone Arena
20-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Samsung faces a deadline to choose which processor will power the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+
There is a lot of pressure on Samsung to design a more than merely capable Exynos 2600 application processor (AP). After all, the company is looking to deploy a homegrown Exynos SoC inside next year's Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 + flagship models in the vast majority of markets. Due to yield issues at Samsung Foundry, during the last two years Samsung had to dig deep into its pockets and pay more to equip all of its flagship series phones with the latest Snapdragon chipsets instead of using its own Exynos APs. Samsung had to pay $400 million to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite AP across the entire Galaxy S25 lineup. | Image credit-Qualcomm The reason that yield is so important is that the figure is a percentage showing how many usable dies have been created against the maximum number that can be diced from a silicon wafer. Samsung Foundry was rumored to have a 30% yield for production using the same process node earmarked for the Exynos 2500. A low yield increases the number of defective dies and decreases the number of usable ones. As a result, not only does the price for working chips rise, at a yield of 30% it was possible that Samsung would not be able to build enough chips to cover the amount it needed. Samsung reportedly started manufacturing a prototype of the Exynos 2600 AP and the results of the chipset's first Geekbench run through was impressive with a single-core score of 2400 and a multi-core tally of 10200. The impressive part was that the multi-core score topped that of the A18 Pro. We should point out that the latter chipset, used to power the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, is built by TSMC using its second-generation 3nm node; the Exynos 2600 is produced using Samsung Foundry's 2nm node which uses Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors that reduce current leaks and improve the drive current producing improved performance and energy efficiency. Also, to make this a fair comparison, the Exynos 2600 AP's benchmark scores should be compared with those of the yet to be released A19 Pro. That chipset will be built by TSMC using its third-generation 3nm process node and will debut later this year on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Another point to consider is that tweet from tipster @OreXda doesn't mention the efficiency of the Exynos 2600. As a result, it is a possibility that in order to achieve the high mjlti-core benchmark results, the chipset had to use an unrealistic amount of power, certainly more than the component will be fed if used to drive the Galaxy S26 line when the phones are released during Q1 next year. An interesting change in the configuration of the Exynos 2600 AP was mentioned by @OreXda. Originally designed with 10 cores (giving it the "decacore" designation), the tipster says that the Exynos 2600 will feature two Cortex Prime "X" CPU cores along with six Cortex-A cores. That would make the Exynos 2600 an octa-core AP. If Samsung Foundry doesn't improve its yield, Samsung would have to consider using the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy to power all of the models in the flagship series with Qualcomm's flagship processor. The phones won't be released until next January or February but because of lead times, Samsung will have to decide by the end of this year whether yields are sufficient (60%-70% and higher is required) to allow Samsung Foundry to manufacture enough Exynos 2600 SoCs to power the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 + units in all markets other than the U.S., China, and Canada. In those countries, the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 + will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy AP. The top-of-the-line Galaxy S26 Ultra will sport the Qualcomm SoC in all markets. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
