PS6 & Xbox “Magnus” Rumored Specs Finalized
Rumors are heating up again. Insider Leaker KeplerL2 posted on NeoGAF that the hardware specs for PlayStation 6 and Xbox Magnus have been locked in. The claims echo earlier leaks from Moore’s Law is Dead. Both consoles are expected to launch in 2027, pending no major delays.
Leaked Specs & Comparisons
Here’s what’s being claimed about their hardware:
| Component | PS6 (“Orion” / Sony next-gen) | Xbox “Magnus” |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 30 GB | 36 GB |
| AI Compute (TOPs) | ~1,200 TOPs | — |
| Memory Bus / Bandwidth | Upgraded from current-gen | Slight advantage over PS6 |
| GPU / Architecture | RDNA 5 | RDNA 5, possibly more CUs |
| CPU & Other | Details not fully disclosed | Possibly more cores or higher clocks |
The leak suggests Xbox will have a performance edge in “100% of games” thanks to wider memory, stronger GPU, or higher clocks.
What Sets PS6 Apart
Even in this rumor, PS6 isn’t left behind. Sony is said to emphasize AI & graphics rendering heavily. The 1,200 TOPs compute power is meant to accelerate ray tracing, path tracing, and AI-assisted graphics features.
Things to Consider
- Motherboard must support PCIe Gen 5 x4 to get full performance.
- As capacity grows, cost increases substantially per TB.
- Thermal management is still important, especially for sustained workloads. Heatsink helps.
- For everyday usage (office, web, non-heavy file work), the difference vs top Gen 4 SSDs may be less noticeable.
In terms of memory, the PS6 RAM is 30GB, the Xbox Magnus is 36GB, and Sony’s new 24GB portable is significantly increased from the 16GB on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Interestingly, Sony may be the only manufacturer with two different spec models in the next generation, while the Xbox Magnus has no evidence of a smaller model. Despite previous rumors, the latest documents do not confirm it, making the PS6 potentially more widely reachable.
Although KeplerL2 is reliable, this information is still a rumor. If true, the battle between Sony and Microsoft in 2027 will be even more intense.
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