A new PlayStation 5 model is reportedly in development at Sony and it will have two key improvements over the previous variants.
The PS5 is just three years old at this point and there have been many rumors regarding a PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro model. The previous leaks suggest that the PS5 Pro is coming sometime in 2024 while the PS5 Slim may arrive as early as this coming September.
Now, a new source claims that the new PS5 is codenamed Project Trinity and reportedly features a 5nm APU as part of the revision to the CFI-1300 series console. In comparison, the original PS5 is equipped with a 7nm APU. The new APU will reportedly be a considerable upgrade in terms of efficiency.
According to the rumor from Zuby_Tech, the new console variant will not have a Liquid Metal cooling solution either. The significant uplift in efficiency allows engineers to forgo the cooling system.
Rumour New PlayStation 5 Model:
• CFI-1300 Series
• 5nm APU
• No Liquid Metal#PlayStation5 #PS5
— @Zuby_Tech (@Zuby_Tech) July 25, 2023
The rumor is interesting as it signals that the upcoming PS5 model will run cooler than previous variants. The PS5 had some recent design changes to its cooling system, reducing its size in later models.
The removal of the active cooling solution suggests that the new APU will consume less energy. The new model will also have a smaller die size and may have faster computing power. Project Trinity may be the long-rumored PS5 Slim because of the absence of the liquid metal cooling solution which takes up a lot of real estate within the console.
The rumored specs are well within reason and but haven’t been officially confirmed. However, Microsoft seems convinced that a new PS5 Slim is being developed. The tech giant shared documents during the FTC lawsuit hearing alluding to a new variant of Sony’s current-gen console.
However, Sony may opt to just release the new variant as a new PS5 without the Slim or Pro label. If Sony opts not to add a model variant, the upgraded console may be the base for a Slim or Pro model down the line.
There is speculation that the recent price cut for the PS5 is a strong indicator that Sony is paving the way for newer variant to hit store shelves soon. Discounts are already available in certain regions and may arrive in the US soon.
Sony hasn’t confirmed or denied the rumors at this point. The company is gearing up for the release of Project Q later this year. The PS5 handheld companion allows players to stream games from consoles to the device.
