Sony's next PlayStation, the PS6, is widely expected to use AMD's RDNA 5 graphics architecture, a significant upgrade over the PS5's RDNA 2. However, a new rumor suggests the PS6's implementation might not be the full RDNA 5 stack. Leaker KeplerL2, known for reliable PS5 details, indicated the PS6 APU will likely be a trimmed-down version of RDNA 5.

While the leaker provided no specifics, the PS5 itself doesn't use the full RDNA 2, hinting that console APUs are often customized. Possible omissions could include the Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which may not be fully utilized, or productivity/video features marketed as gaming enhancements in RDNA 4. This development underscores the ongoing evolution of console hardware, balancing cutting-edge tech with cost and practicality.

The exact nature of the PS6's APU remains a key question for gamers and analysts.