The development of a new Sony portable console gained strength after the leakage of detailed technical specifications. The leak came from a source recognized by correctly anticipating information from AMD and the PlayStation line. Although the device is still distant from being released, the information already arouses attention because it indicates advanced hardware. In addition, he would be able to run PS5 titles efficiently.
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The information was released by Keplerl2, known for getting details of the PlayStation 5 Pro. According to him, the new laptop will feature an APU based on an unprecedented AMD architecture. Called UDNA, it promises to overcome the performance of previous generations and offer artificial intelligence upscaling features, unheard of mobile devices with Radeon graphics.
UDNA Architecture can guarantee performance leap at laptops
The main news lies in the adoption of UDNA graphic architecture, a fusion between AMD CDNA and RDNA technologies. This new pattern represents a considerable advance on the RDNA 3.5 present in chips like Strix Point. UDNA should also be compatible with machine learning tools such as FSR 4 or PSSR, Sony's own upscaling technology.
With 16 computational units and 32 ROPs, the chip suggests gross capacity similar to that of processors found on table consoles, but focused on portability and efficiency. Computing unit performance is expected to be significantly higher than current chips, such as the Extreme Z1 and the future Z2 Extreme.
Faster memory and dedicated cache reinforce performance proposal
To overcome AMD historical limitations, the project includes LPDDR5X memory with a speed of 9600mt/s, exceeding 8000mt/s found in competing models. In addition, it will feature a 16MB Memory Access At Last Level (Mall), designed to reduce bottlenecks and optimize the use of memory band.
Although the 128 -bit bus is maintained, the same is used by devices such as Steam Deck, the use of fast memory and smart cache should compensate for part of the limitations. The laptop should still have 16GB of RAM, which puts it on an equal footing with the PS5, at least in capacity.
Portable can play PS5 games with resolution adjustments and frame rate
One of the most interesting points revealed is the possible mode of development with reduced bandwidth in the PS5 kits. Thus, thought to facilitate the adaptation of games to the new laptop. This indicates that the device may be able to run current generation titles, even with lower frame resolutions or rates.
The idea approaches the strategy used by Microsoft with Xbox Series S, but with an important differential: the laptop must share the same architecture as the future PlayStation 6, suggesting that it will be compatible with simplified versions of next generation games.
Competition on hold: Sony can take on protagonism among advanced laptops
In the current scenario, few competitors are ready to face Sony's proposal. AMD has no other Radar UDNA chip for the short term. Microsoft seems to move away from this market, preferring partnerships with outsourced manufacturers, as in the case of Asus's Rog Ally X.
Meanwhile, Valve is still awaiting a technological leap to invest in Steam Deck's successor. Nvidia and Intel also move: the first with ARM -based solutions, and the second with the Lunar Lake chip, present at MSI Claw 8 Ai+.
Expectations for the launch and strategic role of the new laptop
Still with no official launch forecast, Sony's new laptop is due to come close to the future PlayStation 6, strengthening the brand's ecosystem. By betting on a portable platform integrated with table games development, Sony can create a unified system that attracts developers and players interested in mobility without giving up the full experience.
The project is promising not only as successor to PS Vita, but as a strategic response to the fragmentation of Windows and Steam OS. If leaks are confirmed, the device can redefine the market by positioning Sony as a pioneer in a new standard of portability and performance.
