The system specifications of the PlayStation 6 and next-generation Xbox have allegedly been finalized, and the next console by Microsoft is expected to consistently deliver better performance than Sony's system, according to a known leaker.
The rumors originate from the NeoGAF forums, where KeplerL2, a known AMD leaker with a solid track record, has commented on the recently leaked specifications of the PS6 and the so-called Xbox Magnus, saying that they have been finalized, corroborating the information shared by YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead.
With these leaked specs in mind, the insider doesn't see how the PlayStation 6 can match the Xbox Magnus, as it has fewer CPU cores, lower CPU frequency, fewer CUs (Compute Units), fewer ROPs (Render Output Units), lower GPU frequency, less cache, and memory bandwidth. The difference is not huge, but it is big enough that the next-gen Microsoft system is expected to deliver better performance in 100% of games, unlike this generation. Sony's system, however, should still have plenty of AI horsepower, as it should be capable of ~1200 TOPs (Trillion Operations Per Second), a huge jump from the PS5 Pro 300 TOPs, more than enough to offer native access to all PlayStation games across different generations, including PS3 games, something that Sony is unlikely to do with the PlayStation 5, despite the hardware being more than capable of doing so.
The insider also commented on the RAM the PlayStation 6, the PlayStation handheld, and Xbox Magnus will likely have - 30, 24, and 36GB, respectively. For the two home systems, this would be a considerable jump over the 16GB of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, which was expected, considering that ray-tracing support and AI-powered features are likely to become more important than in the current generation.
Interestingly enough, it seems like Sony will be the only company to have two systems with different specs for the next generation. According to KeplerL2, a lower-end Xbox Magnus model is possible, but nothing in the documentation they have seen suggests that this is going to happen.
While KeplerL2 has proven to be one of the more reliable sources for early hardware information in recent years,, we have to take what they have revealed with a massive grain of salt. With both the PlayStation 6 and Xbox Magnus reportedly targeting 2027, however, it will likely not take much longer to learn more about Sony's and Microsoft's next-generation systems.
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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