PS3 graphics chip going 65nm this Fall

by Ross Miller { Jun 26th 2008 at 5:25PM }

In addition to talking movie downloads, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kaz Hirai confirmed at a business briefing yesterday (via Next-Gen) that the PlayStation 3 consoles produced after last holiday season all have the 65nm Cell processor (down from 90nm at launch). In addition, Sony will be slimming down the RSX graphics chips to 65nm this Fall.

The GPU shrinkage will make the PS3s cheaper to produce, use less energy and not heat up as much. That doesn't necessarily mean a price drop is imminent, but it does give the company some more breathing room to make up that $3.32 billion.

Tags: 65nm, 90nm, breakingnews, gpu, graphics-card, nvidia, rsx

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Bigfoot @ Jun 26th 2008 5:27PM

So when is the PS3 itself going to slim down like the PS2 did?

Jacksons @ Jun 26th 2008 5:39PM

It's not even 2 years old!

Bigfoot @ Jun 26th 2008 5:46PM

Tell that to the Nintendo DS. :P

Wes @ Jun 26th 2008 7:54PM

Yes, listen to Jackson! It has over 8 years left til its life cycle to lose the excess size!

Jacksons @ Jun 27th 2008 2:29AM

The redesign of the DS was a little more important. I sure as hell didn't get one until the Lite came out. Same goes for PSP, even though that was much less drastic.

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Negativecool @ Jun 26th 2008 5:45PM

No.

The Artist formally known as Jesus @ Jun 26th 2008 5:46PM

*horrific memories resurface*

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:(

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A world of tears
It's a world of hopes
And a world of fears
There's so much that we share
That it's time we're aware
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There is just one moon
And one golden sun
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Slayer @ Jun 26th 2008 7:02PM

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Roto13 @ Jun 27th 2008 12:44PM

The down votes are for spamming.

Jouten @ Jun 26th 2008 5:40PM

Anyone else notice that the box it comes in is smaller too?

I expect a PS3 'slim' in a couple years at the earliest.

Titanium_Orchid @ Jun 26th 2008 5:41PM

Free upgrades for current owners.... please?

kobebryunt @ Jun 26th 2008 5:45PM

I would buy one in a heartbeat if they slimmed it down a bit. As it is it's too bulky

gir @ Jun 26th 2008 5:56PM

uh huh! and how do you feel about shaqs remarks? any comments?

PojoMofo @ Jun 26th 2008 6:16PM

KOBE TELL ME HOW SHAQ'S ASS TASTE!!!

LMAO at guys in their mid-30's acting like school kids

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Negativecool @ Jun 26th 2008 5:48PM

I thought it was discussed that the Cell would be produced at 45nm soon...

Here's hoping that both shrink down mas quickly.

strang @ Jun 26th 2008 5:50PM

Cell is already 65 nm. This is the RSX that's slimming down soon to 65 nm.

Raikage (GOLDEN Gun Of The Patriots) @ Jun 26th 2008 5:52PM

Loose the mini-fridge shape. KTHXBYE

Oh and I'd looooove a white one...

A Pissed-off English Gamer @ Jun 26th 2008 6:05PM

Isn't this even more markedly significant than because of helping Sony? It also shows a reversal on their idea of having a console that can multiple generations, and at the very least has shown they've gotten down from their pedestal of hubris.

Word Up, North Korea! @ Jun 26th 2008 6:39PM

this comment makes no sense

why not the LS2LS7? @ Jun 26th 2008 7:26PM

What are you talking about?

This is just a cost-reduction. Sony never said they wouldn't cost-reduce the PS3.

This doesn't show a reversal of anything and it doesn't say anything about anyone's hubris.

343 Guilty Fart @ Jun 26th 2008 6:15PM

Methinks this holiday will be a good time to buy a PS3 for meself.

Vcize @ Jun 26th 2008 6:47PM

This interests me greatly if it means it will quiet these things down, and I'll trade in my current 60gigger for it if so.

I was disappointed in the noise of the PS3. Don't get me wrong, it's 100000000x quieter than a 360. But people kept saying the PS3 is silent, but it's only silent in comparison to the jet engine that is the 360. Meanwhile, it's easily the 2nd loudest piece of consumer electronics I've ever owned and is louder than my computer that sits right next to it.

That would be all fine and dandy if it wasn't my movie player also.

So if they can really get these things silent, I'd definitely forgo BC for quietness. I don't mind the noise when I'm playing games on it, but I definitely notice it sometimes when I'm watching movies.

why not the LS2LS7? @ Jun 26th 2008 7:28PM

I've had PVRs that are louder, but yes, this thing is loud compared to most consumer electronics.

I'd love to have a quieter one, and I'll think of upgrading at some point. But if this doesn't have hardware BC (and it won't), it'll be tough for me to dump my 60G.

Burnt Meatloaf @ Jun 27th 2008 5:42AM

Mine only gets loud when playing movies. Games don't seem to tax it as much.

Go figure.

FOXHOUND @ Jun 27th 2008 7:23AM

Yeah, it's loud!
-hides Dreamcast- :x

Josh @ Jun 26th 2008 7:31PM

Yay, I have a 90nm CPU and a 90nm GPU!

THE ORIGINALS!

I'm awesome!

EcnobA @ Jun 26th 2008 8:30PM

i have the now 80gb whic is prety quiet if you ask me i even think my elite is louder when playing the discs

michas_pi @ Jun 26th 2008 8:51PM

Isn't that a picture of a Xenos from a 360?

Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jun 26th 2008 10:52PM

Looks like its goodbye forever to hardware PS2 compatibility. : (

I hope they can keep improving the software compatibility with firmware updates. I know its time to move on but I'd like to play MGS3 and Chrono Cross on my PS3 without any issues.

I don't care about the die shrink right now, they need to fix the fucking Blu-Ray drives, a bunch of people, myself included have had issues with them. I'm going to wait to buy a PS3 again until its fixed.