RSX shrinks to 65nm this Fall
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Jun 26th 2008 at 6:15PM }
Sony's Kaz Hirai confirmed to reporters that 65nm Cell processors have been used in PS3s since the "last holiday season." Launch PS3 systems used a more expensive, and more energy-hungry 90nm process. The graphics chip for the PS3, known as RSX, will also be getting an upgrade this Fall. The move to a 65nm process will once again lower manufactuering costs for the Japanese electronics giant, and will also make the system much more energy efficient.Sony is focused on restore profitability to its games division, especially after it revealed the significant $3 billion loss it has incurred on the PS3 so far. Investors will undoubtedly cheer at this news.
[Via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dwag @ Jun 26th 2008 6:20PM
When will they begin to re introduce the 80Gb with DS3 cause thats the news I'm waiting for.
Popfrogs @ Jun 26th 2008 7:10PM
The refresh batches have shipped, keep an eye on your local retailers. I think it went out yesterday according to someone's comments on the official Playstation forums.
BornSkillful @ Jun 26th 2008 6:25PM
Energy Efficent FTW!
Hashbrown Hunter @ Jun 26th 2008 6:41PM
So far, Sony is making all the right moves for the PS3...
But is sadly overlooking the PSP.
ajiezer @ Jun 26th 2008 7:21PM
So that means that my MGS4 80gb bundle has the cell of 65nm?
Josh @ Jun 26th 2008 7:34PM
Yes.
ajiezer @ Jun 26th 2008 8:46PM
Thanks Josh
Arnon @ Jun 29th 2008 10:15PM
It's the RSX.. not the Cell Microprocessor.
ajiezer @ Jun 30th 2008 10:21AM
@ Arnon, but the article says: "Kaz Hirai confirmed to reporters that 65nm Cell processors have been used in PS3s since the "last holiday season." "
ajiezer @ Jun 30th 2008 10:22AM
@ Arnon, but the article says: "Kaz Hirai confirmed to reporters that 65nm Cell processors have been used in PS3s since the "last holiday season." "
ajiezer @ Jun 30th 2008 10:23AM
Sorry 4 the double post :P
ajiezer @ Jun 26th 2008 7:23PM
But I'm really looking forward for the 45nm :)
Grenadyr @ Jun 26th 2008 8:40PM
This is probably one of the improvements in the new unit the FCC has been testing but is still tight lipped on.
FCC Id # AK8CBEH1101
ImBakinBacon @ Jun 26th 2008 9:59PM
Hm... I'm guessing it doesn't sacrifice performance for power?
HanzoTheRazor @ Jun 27th 2008 1:18AM
Not too long now till we see the slim/sexy little number of a PS3.. mmm.. slim.
snorkel @ Jun 27th 2008 1:43AM
The current MGS 80gb are 90nm, you can tell by the watts it consumes. the 90nm 80gb consume 380 watts while the 40gb that uses the 65nm uses 280 watts.
Natan82 @ Jun 27th 2008 4:40AM
The current MGS 80gb are 65nm and consumes 120 watts as the 40gb.