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Next-Gen PS5 & XSX |OT| Console tEch threaD

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ethomaz

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That is know from early this year already.
Sony shared they were glad by the devs reception (3rd-party) saying the PS5 DevKit is the easiest console to develop games they ever saw... way easier than PS4 (that was already said to be super easy).

Jason after some weeks confirmed the same think from 3rd-party devs.

Cerny created a piece of hardware from developer to developers.
 

Thirty7ven

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Here is Grubb replying more to the "PS5 is best architecture ever" statements from yesterday



Matches what devs have been saying. People keep wanting to downplay the the ace card that Cerny is, but his track record in the industry and the respect he commands among his peers says it all.

It was never about Cerny being crazy like Kutaragi, and designing some space tech piece of kit. It was always about him being the right guy make it so that the hardware was by game developers for game developers.
 

SSfox

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Here is Grubb replying more to the "PS5 is best architecture ever" statements from yesterday



" I mean that's great and all, but I'd be really disappointed if [new console] wasn't better than everything that came before it "

Is this guy a moron? Like thinking that PS5 and XSX could be less powerful than PS4 Pro and Xbox One X? Like seriously .....

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Corndog

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I don’t understand your thinking there....if the thread is “heavy in Sony’s favor” then so long as there is genuine preference for each platform, and that those who prefer their console each come here to discuss or speculate nextgen, then it is what it is.

Surely members who prefer PC or Xbox are absolutely welcome to post and express their opinions here within the parameters or rules. This will never, ever be the terrible mess that discord was.



I’m genuinely curious. Do we know that the cooling in the Series X is technically superior to that of the PS5’s solution? It honestly does not matter aside from my curiosity and understanding of both console’s cooking technology. We haven’t had a proper year down nor reveal of the PS5’s cooling



Relevance:





What is it that you have a guilty conscience about? Have you ever attacked Tim or rather his words/thinking/arguments? It seems to me that some attack how he presents himself on social media and/or gaming console discussion.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone attacked for apologizing about something. Some of you need to grow up. You don’t need to agree with him but this type of behavior being exhibited is saddening.
 

IntentionalPun

Ask me about my wife's perfect butthole
The Kid fired up his favorite torrent client, searched randomly or explicit for a game with textures and/or other assets. For some odd reason, he went with Alien Marines (Gearbox).

Means,
that he must have downloaded other games, pirated the living shit, and then started to commit theft (on top of the pirating) by "repurpusing" assets made by others, from other games.

I´m sorry, he made a "game" based on stolen ideas, stolen goods, by downloading other games until he found the "one" and made a penny or two on steam at $10? per copy.

Easily in the $100,000 and that´s just the lowest # (since they stopped sharing the numbers of sold copies on steam). So YES, Microsoft is now "pumping" money into a project from a developer that stole everything, literally except for the grappling hook.

He replaced everything apparently, and now according to the article the game looks shit. Valve doesn´t care as long it makes money for them and Microsoft needs titles for their moneypit.

Criminal mindset:
1º pirate content, until you find the one
2º reuse content made by others
3º enjoy profit

Again.. where in the world are you getting that Microsoft is "pumping money into them" ?? lol

You think MS paid for that trailer or something? lol The game is multi-platform... coming to PS5/PS4.

Everyone knows they pirated some content.. got caught, fixed it... their games are now promoted by all kinds of outlets, still sell on Steam.. and are coming for all consoles.
 
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Disco_

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PS5 backward compatibility to PS3 is not too far fetched as it sounds. What better way to utilize the Tempest engine when it's not doing intensive 3D audio, with all the SPU's it's literally a CELL broadband engine (minus the PowerPC general processor)

On that note developers can repurpose the Tempest engine when 3D audio is not required in the game. Can be assisting the workload in specific powerful ways. Remember the PS3 CELL was about 200GFLOPS in its days, that's a lot of CPU power even by today's standards!
Is this whole post based on the premise that Cerny said Tempest is "like an SPU" and people misunderstood that as "it's an SPU"??

Does this apply for the Xbox Series X compute units ? If so does anyone have a source. I know Mark Cerny stressed that the PS5 GPU is a custom RDNA 2 and not just a PC part and could play a part in AMD future roadmap
I guess you can look at TSMC and see what they tell you about transistor density for 7nm or 7nmP.
 
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xacto

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That really makes alot of sense. win/win for both companies for sure, but Microsoft still needs to make a good library of games to cater to the Japanese market. More JRPGs, more exclusive content. There's a reason why they struggle there.

Exactly. They can brand the freaking box "Ferrari" and still, no one is going to buy that crap unless you have... wait for it... GAMES.
 

Corndog

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Exactly. They can brand the freaking box "Ferrari" and still, no one is going to buy that crap unless you have... wait for it... GAMES.
So your saying it won’t launch with ...GAMES? Ya sure. Those new studios Xbox has are just for show. Probably working on ms word or visual studio.
 

Uzupedro

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Jesus, there are a lot of people who are defensive because of this tweet, Jeff literally said that he didn’t hear praise similar to XSX but it doesn’t mean it’s bad or something like that. Certainly both consoles are great to work with and have a good architecture, but one of them is expected to stand out.
 

ToadMan

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So your saying it won’t launch with ...GAMES? Ya sure. Those new studios Xbox has are just for show. Probably working on ms word or visual studio.

The key word being "new". If those new MS studios have produced anything by now it'll be filler. AAA games are taking 5 or 6 years.


MS claimed 2 years to get xsex 1st party content. That is an under-estimate for anything worthy of being called AAA.
 
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BGs

Industry Professional
Flawless launch by Falcon, now it’s up to Dragon!

Opinion from those in the industry is always appreciated, even if it clashes with what some people want to hear. Please don’t focus on the forum politicians and manipulators, and realise that there are many more people only reading that appreciate your thoughts, and the thoughts of others in the industry.

For many this is a zero-sum game. If one is good the other must be shit. That’s the only way the can see things. Any opinion given is seen through this bizarre filter. Any praise for one is implicitly translated in their brain as an insult to the other. It’s all political. It’s like talking about a belief system or something.

Please keep all the quiet readers and reasonable people in mind when putting the effort you do into translating your posts here. Don’t think you’re only talking to those that sometimes act like their entire identity and persona is tied to how people perceive a toy.

It was not my intention that it seems that I do not consider some users and I am sorry for it. Undoubtedly I am very grateful to all of them. I am nobody but a simple human worker. And although I may be right in some data, I can also be wrong as a person when choosing inappropriate words. So my sincere apologies in case I have offended someone who shouldn't have.

I feel highly valued and respected by the vast majority, both those who respond to me and those who do not. And I am grateful to all of you.

And let me publicly thank Bo_Hazem Bo_Hazem for giving me a month of Gold. I didn't have to, but it was an unexpected detail.

But is there a graphics card from the same architecture and memory also from the same brand where the less TF card outperforms the higher TF card in the last 20 years?

I do not know if I have finished understanding your question very well, but if not, excuse me and ignore the message.

If we talk about PC yes we could affirm (obviously) that if you buy a 1070 (base) you will not get better performance than if you buy a 1080 (base). Then it is true that you can buy versions with OC and better cooling that can increase overall performance. Still, the normal thing is that those cards are still less than 1080 (base). Although there could be rare cases (as a possibility).

But if we talk about consoles it is not easy to ensure that. You go to the factory and ask the manufacturer what technologies it has. And you choose a base. Then you modify that base to your liking in all aspects. Therefore, although both consoles start from the same base, it is possible that the final result (insurance) will be totally different. In the same way it is also possible that even starting from different bases (from the same cycle, such as a 1070 or a 1080), better results can be achieved in the 1070. But not because it is a 1070, but because once the customization is finished that it is no longer a 1070. It is something else. Because we are not talking about customizing the GHz or the amount of memory. We talk about customizing the entire architectural ensemble. Removing things, putting things, changing components, adding components, etc. Logically if one part of a 1070 and the other part of a 1080 and you do not customize them then the 1070 will always get worse results. But is not the case. Other than that this is just an example. And also, in the same way that one can customize a 1070, the other can also customize a 1080. In this case, the important thing is the "amount" of customization and the "intelligence / experience" when it comes to doing it. If you add to all this that you possibly have your own technology that you can add to those bases, the result is even better if you know how to combine it well without generating bottlenecks. So, in this case, it could be that it was indifferent from where you start. Always within limits, of course.

I repeat, all this has been an example, it is not the numerical reality. But I think it is understood.

For this reason it is absurd to try to compare these systems with supposed equivalencies on PC. It does not make any sense. Because you can start from a "low" base and get "high" results. If the job is done well, of course.
 
And let me publicly thank Bo_Hazem Bo_Hazem for giving me a month of Gold. I didn't have to, but it was an unexpected detail.

Is it possible to find out who did that? My profile went gold weeks ago but until you said this I assumed it was down to post frequency or something else.

My apologies if anyone gave me that and I ignored them. I have all email notifications etc off and didn’t realised it was a paid thing.
 

sircaw

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It was not my intention that it seems that I do not consider some users and I am sorry for it. Undoubtedly I am very grateful to all of them. I am nobody but a simple human worker. And although I may be right in some data, I can also be wrong as a person when choosing inappropriate words. So my sincere apologies in case I have offended someone who shouldn't have.

I feel highly valued and respected by the vast majority, both those who respond to me and those who do not. And I am grateful to all of you.

And let me publicly thank Bo_Hazem Bo_Hazem for giving me a month of Gold. I didn't have to, but it was an unexpected detail.



I do not know if I have finished understanding your question very well, but if not, excuse me and ignore the message.

If we talk about PC yes we could affirm (obviously) that if you buy a 1070 (base) you will not get better performance than if you buy a 1080 (base). Then it is true that you can buy versions with OC and better cooling that can increase overall performance. Still, the normal thing is that those cards are still less than 1080 (base). Although there could be rare cases (as a possibility).

But if we talk about consoles it is not easy to ensure that. You go to the factory and ask the manufacturer what technologies it has. And you choose a base. Then you modify that base to your liking in all aspects. Therefore, although both consoles start from the same base, it is possible that the final result (insurance) will be totally different. In the same way it is also possible that even starting from different bases (from the same cycle, such as a 1070 or a 1080), better results can be achieved in the 1070. But not because it is a 1070, but because once the customization is finished that it is no longer a 1070. It is something else. Because we are not talking about customizing the GHz or the amount of memory. We talk about customizing the entire architectural ensemble. Removing things, putting things, changing components, adding components, etc. Logically if one part of a 1070 and the other part of a 1080 and you do not customize them then the 1070 will always get worse results. But is not the case. Other than that this is just an example. And also, in the same way that one can customize a 1070, the other can also customize a 1080. In this case, the important thing is the "amount" of customization and the "intelligence / experience" when it comes to doing it. If you add to all this that you possibly have your own technology that you can add to those bases, the result is even better if you know how to combine it well without generating bottlenecks. So, in this case, it could be that it was indifferent from where you start. Always within limits, of course.

I repeat, all this has been an example, it is not the numerical reality. But I think it is understood.

For this reason it is absurd to try to compare these systems with supposed equivalencies on PC. It does not make any sense. Because you can start from a "low" base and get "high" results. If the job is done well, of course.

Watch out for Bo, he's just trying to get a green Card. :messenger_beaming:

On a serious note i think your posts are very informative.
thanks for your imput
 
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SlimySnake

Flashless at the Golden Globes
You're telling me that someone could spend a decade being an asshole and a troll and all it would take is a podcast where they act normal for all to be forgotten?
Are you expecting people to take you seriously?
yep. this makes timdog a phony and thats even worse.

i have seen him tweet some despicable shit on twitter. especially after he got banned by mod of war.
 
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HeisenbergFX4

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It was not my intention that it seems that I do not consider some users and I am sorry for it. Undoubtedly I am very grateful to all of them. I am nobody but a simple human worker. And although I may be right in some data, I can also be wrong as a person when choosing inappropriate words. So my sincere apologies in case I have offended someone who shouldn't have.

I feel highly valued and respected by the vast majority, both those who respond to me and those who do not. And I am grateful to all of you.

And let me publicly thank Bo_Hazem Bo_Hazem for giving me a month of Gold. I didn't have to, but it was an unexpected detail.



I do not know if I have finished understanding your question very well, but if not, excuse me and ignore the message.

If we talk about PC yes we could affirm (obviously) that if you buy a 1070 (base) you will not get better performance than if you buy a 1080 (base). Then it is true that you can buy versions with OC and better cooling that can increase overall performance. Still, the normal thing is that those cards are still less than 1080 (base). Although there could be rare cases (as a possibility).

But if we talk about consoles it is not easy to ensure that. You go to the factory and ask the manufacturer what technologies it has. And you choose a base. Then you modify that base to your liking in all aspects. Therefore, although both consoles start from the same base, it is possible that the final result (insurance) will be totally different. In the same way it is also possible that even starting from different bases (from the same cycle, such as a 1070 or a 1080), better results can be achieved in the 1070. But not because it is a 1070, but because once the customization is finished that it is no longer a 1070. It is something else. Because we are not talking about customizing the GHz or the amount of memory. We talk about customizing the entire architectural ensemble. Removing things, putting things, changing components, adding components, etc. Logically if one part of a 1070 and the other part of a 1080 and you do not customize them then the 1070 will always get worse results. But is not the case. Other than that this is just an example. And also, in the same way that one can customize a 1070, the other can also customize a 1080. In this case, the important thing is the "amount" of customization and the "intelligence / experience" when it comes to doing it. If you add to all this that you possibly have your own technology that you can add to those bases, the result is even better if you know how to combine it well without generating bottlenecks. So, in this case, it could be that it was indifferent from where you start. Always within limits, of course.

I repeat, all this has been an example, it is not the numerical reality. But I think it is understood.

For this reason it is absurd to try to compare these systems with supposed equivalencies on PC. It does not make any sense. Because you can start from a "low" base and get "high" results. If the job is done well, of course.

I always enjoy your posts :)
 
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roops67

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Sounds GPU resident to me? What’s the source on it being independent of it and affecting RAM bandwidth globally rather than just for the GPU? This suggests a common bus. A modified CU also needs supporting GPU architecture around it.

You quoted article mentions the SPU(s) runs at the GPU frequency and 64FLOPS per cycle, that be 142GFLOP/s. Until more is known I'm guessing... We know these RDNA2 CU are beasts, 1 CU can be reconfigured into many SPU's, cos how are they getting 64FLOPS on every tick where a CU does 2FLOPS in the same time (rising and falling edges of clock?). Lets say can get 4 X SPU from 1 CU (SPU's use much less transistors than CU's and are different architecture, apples to oranges). They need PLL frequency multipliers upping the GPU clock internally by 8 times. Sooo the CU's 2 ops per clock X 4 SPU X 8 frequency multiplied via phase locked loop. Hey just totally hypothetical and throwing this out there... or maybe not :messenger_winking:

The SPU's need to be at least 2 or more to benefit from the ring bus they will be sitting on (it's part of the architecture to spread it's workload), yes each spu with it's own onboard 256KB 'scratchpad' as mentoned someone here
 
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ToadMan

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because it really depends If these exclusives meets the consumer taste Nd whether having better exclusive is better for them than 1) keeping his purchases and games from previous generation 2) Playing better version of multi platforms.

I am going but personal here but my brothers and I owned ps1 to ps3. When this generation came in, I bought Xbox 1 in 2015 just to try it. I liked the games it had but was disappointed that it did not have as many exclusives as ps4. I am enjoying the game pass experience and what it offers and few of the exclusives that I was able to play. I reflect now and think that I did not play as many single player games as I used to.

last year 3 of my brothers bought ps4 to play together. they bought it bundled with many games like HZD and GoW. Non of them tried or run the games till this day. all they care about is playing PES or Warzone.

i Think I have TLOU and persona 5 on my ps3 but never bothered to run the games.

oh, I went on huge paragraph but what I mean many people don’t care about exclusives. I personally prefer to keep my investments in my Xbox and game pass is a huge value. Even playstation now is not supported in my country. if for exclusive, I could buy a ps4 to try the exclusives.

i have actually was considering building my PC instead of an Xbox but the cost difference is significant to consider.

That's fine - it's your choice, no one else's.

It just happens to not be in line with the market, but overall people just go where the games are at the price they're prepared to pay.


Personally I'd be more than happy if MS can produce some games to justify buying their console (I had an OG xbox and 360 and was happy with both although the RROD left a sour taste) - I want to buy it. But so far I just don't see that. Maybe if the new studios can produce something decent before the end of the coming generation my opinion will change. That part is on MS.

In the meantime, PS5 should have strong exclusives (actual exclusives too) and assuming its not a technical mess, then I'll get that. If PS5 is a mess in terms of hardware, I'm not sure what I'd do - just stick to PC I guess and see if they did a PS5 pro.
 
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Tulipanzo

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Feel free to correct me, but so far we've had some flavour of "the PS5 is great to work with/best hardware" from:
- Cerny (duh)
- The Crytek engineer interview
- Tim Sweeney's "the absolute best hardware that's going to exist at the end of this year"
- Jason Schreier from talking with devs
- Jeff Grubb from some veteran devs
- Quantum Error dev
 

ToadMan

Member
i wanted to add the following:

the price of upgrading your graphic card that it grants significant performance upgrade I almost the price of new console. So, price and performance difference they are very close.

And if I Buy ps5, then I will lock myself from my games, Xbox exclusives, game pass, etc. hell, I won’t be able to play my ps3 games even on ps5.

PCs are separate to console - I don't even think they should be discussed in the same context, but here we are.

Upgrading the gpu of your PC without considering the other parts is like putting a more powerful engine in a car and not consdiering gearbox, suspension or any of the other stuff. People really produce bad PCs at home - they conclude dumping money on one component will fix everything. You might see an improvement but its usually only a fraction of what is possible if you'd taken the time to ensure the system was balanced.

What you want to do with PS5 is really up to you. Personally I like to play quality games so PS5 is a no-brainer unless there's something majorly wrong with the product.
 
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TGO

Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
Off topic but anybody remember the wrestler from the PlayStation store update thread banners?
 
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