Sony Playstation 5 in 8 benchmarks. Review & Testing

Basic specifications Sony Playstation 5

Detailed review of the processor Sony Playstation 5 in terms of specifications, benchmark results (when performing complex calculations, rendering, big data processing and other graphical scenarios). Carefully review all specifications of the Sony Playstation 5 processor before you buy it on Amazon, Ebay or Aliexpress. We recommend that you consider comparing several similar options (based on ratings or from a special ratings page), this way you can upgrade your computer or laptop as efficiently as possible for several years. After familiarizing yourself with the main technical characteristics of the model, check the results of benchmark tests.

Technical specs

Technical information about the characteristics of the processor Sony Playstation 5 reveals important data that will help to make the right choice in favor of upgrading your computer or laptop to a more modern model.
Before we explore the detailed specifications Sony Playstation 5 we want to inform you that we will help with the answers to the following questions:
1) How many cores and threads does the processor Sony Playstation 5 have?
2) Is the processor Sony Playstation 5 productive enough for games or work programs?
3) Can I mine on a Sony Playstation 5 processor?

Cores:		8x Zen 2
CPU Cores / Threads:		8 / 16
Core architecture:		normal
Hyperthreading:		Yes
Overclocking:		No
Frequency:		3.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):		3.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 Cores):		3.50 GHz

CPU generation and family

Processor generation Sony Playstation 5, as well as the family have an important role in the analysis of data. As a rule, you should pay attention not to the generation and family of the processor model when you upgrade your computer system, because the new families have a difference in the motherboard socket, which will entail additional costs for upgrading. Otherwise, each subsequent generation is improved by adding new and efficient processors to the family.

Name:		Sony Playstation 5
Family:		AMD Ryzen 7
CPU group:		AMD Ryzen 4000G
Generation:		3
Segment:		Desktop / Server
Predecessor:		--
Successor:		--

iGPU

Not every processor model supports an integrated graphics core, but this is a nice bonus for those who do not need a separate graphics card. See if the Sony Playstation 5 processor has an integrated graphics core and what features the manufacturer has implemented in this model.

GPU name:		AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Playstation 5)
GPU frequency:		2.23 GHz
GPU (Turbo):		No turbo
Execution units:		36
Shader:		2304
Max. GPU Memory:		8 GB
Max. displays:		1
Direct X:		12
Technology:		7 nm
Release date:		Q3/2021

Hardware codec support

Find out which hardware codecs are supported by the processor Sony Playstation 5. Most often manufacturers embed proprietary add-ons, which are disclosed in the operating system by their functionality, so this unit is not considered in the overall performance rating of the model.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):		Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):		Decode / Encode
h264:		Decode / Encode
VP8:		Decode / Encode
VP9:		Decode / Encode
AV1:		No
AVC:		Decode / Encode
VC-1:		Decode
JPEG:		Decode / Encode

Memory Specifications

The type of memory supported, the number of supported RAM channels, its standard and bandwidth all affect the overall performance of the Sony Playstation 5 CPU. The type and maximum amount of memory the CPU supports will determine the model's performance in games, work applications, or mining. Pay attention to all parameters, especially useful when comparing two CPUs.

TDP (PL1):		65 W
Memory type:		GDDR6
Max. Memory:		16 GB
Memory channels:		2 (Dual Channel)
Bandwidth:		448.0 GB/s
ECC:		No
PCIe:		4.0 x 12
AES-NI:		Yes

Thermal Management (TDP)

The TDP values for the processor Sony Playstation 5 are shown in the table below. These parameters are very important and especially useful when choosing a new processor model to replace an old one. The TDP figure shows how much power you will need and what kind of cooling system you will need. Also, depending on the type of power supply, you may need a good motherboard with good quality power phases for your CPU and graphics card.

Tjunction max.:		100 \xc2\xb0C
TDP (PL2):		--
TDP up:		--
TDP down:		--

Additional specifications

Detailed processor specifications Sony Playstation 5. Here you will find out the L2 and L3 memory size (cacheable and affecting data processing). The manufacturing process is also very important, it is measured in nanometers and the smaller the better. As a rule, only the most modern models are produced by the manufacturing method of lithography. Also here is information on the socket of the motherboard and the date of manufacture of the model, the fresher the processor, the longer it will last until the next upgrade.

L2-Cache:		--
Instruction set (ISA):		x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:		SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
L3-Cache:		8.00 MB
Architecture:		Renoir (Zen 2)
Virtualization:		AMD-V, SVM
Socket:		BGA
Part Number:		--
Chip design:		Chiplet
Operating systems:		Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Release price:		--
Documents:		--