AMD beats Intel to make PlayStation 6 processors

Who would have thought that the Giant of Santa Clara, the all-powerful Intelwould be facing times as difficult as the current ones. After problems with the latest generation Core processors and a serious financial crisis that forced the company to lay off tens of thousands of employeesit was discovered that the company was unable to reach an agreement with the Sony to produce the PlayStation 6 chips.

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A Reuters published an article about the selection of chip suppliers for the PS6. According to sources in the report, Intel was outbid by AMD in the running for contracts in 2022.

A possible contract with Sony could generate up to $30 billion in revenue for Intel. However, it seems that this was not enough, as video game chips offer less than half the profit compared to consumer products. artificial intelligence.

Still, such a deal is considered a sure thing, given that Sony’s consoles have sold more than 100 million units in five years. It would also help Intel secure other major contracts, something that has been a challenge for the company.

According to the article, negotiations between Intel and Sony lasted months, with several meetings that included the CEOs and dozens of engineers and executives.

Path cleared for AMD to manufacture PS6 chips

The lack of a deal with Intel could benefit AMD, a major competitor. It could also be good for users, as AMD already makes the chips for the PS5; switching manufacturers could affect compatibility with previous-generation games.

In response to ReutersIntel said it disagrees with that view and will not comment on current or future conversations with customers. Sony and AMD also declined to comment on the matter.

There is still no release date set for the next generation of PlayStation. Sony remains focused on the PS5, which had a Pro version released on September 10th. The new console has an improved chip for use with artificial intelligence, higher refresh rates and supports up to 8K resolution.