Sony could be sole handheld maker using AMD's mobile RDNA 5

First reported by Wccftech at · Updated · 2 sources

Reports citing Digital Foundry suggest Sony's rumored next PlayStation handheld could have access to AMD graphics technology unavailable to rival portables. The arrangement remains unclear, and Wccftech reports that AMD's large-order requirements, rather than a signed agreement excluding competitors, could explain why Sony might be the only manufacturer using it.

  • Wccftech describes the rumored processor as a dedicated, semi-custom chip.

Covered by 2 publishers within 27 hours of the first report.

Reporting2

Wccftech Sony’s PS6 Handheld Could Be the Only RDNA 5 Portable, as AMD Reportedly Requires Big Orders the Others Can’t Guarantee · Alessio Palumbo
TechSpot Sony's next PlayStation handheld may get exclusive access to AMD's mobile RDNA 5 · Daniel Sims

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