A new report from Taiwanese business website DigiTimes (courtesy of VGC) claims that a new PS5 redesign will begin production in 2022. The DigiTimes report cites industry sources who claim that various suppliers including foundry TSMC, who makes semiconductors, are planning to start production for the PS5 redesign between the second and third quarters of 2022.
Analyst Dr. Serkan Toto says that DigiTimes has a spotty track record, but further clarifies that the reports indicate Sony is expected to move to a “new semi-customized 6nm CPU from AMD” because “5nm is said to be too costly.”

Taiwanese news outlet with spotty track record Digitimes: Sony aims for a PS5 redesign for 2Q or 3Q 2022: https://t.co/ASb1oWa3gM (paywall: and yes, I am subscribed) It says the next PS5 will come with a “new semi-customized” 6nm CPU from AMD.
5nm is said to be too costly.
? Dr. Serkan Toto / Kantan Games Inc. (@serkantoto) May 6, 2021

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