AMD has quietly released a package containing motherboards and processors for PCs that have very similar specifications to the PS5.
The bundle package is an AMD 4700S kit, which contains a small ITX -like mini motherboard bundled with a processor. There are two RAM options, 8GB and 16GB GDDR4 soldered to the motherboard.
This combination results in clock speeds of up to 3.2GHz and memory bandwidth of 14Gbps. Then the coolant used is similar to the Stealth Wraith which is usually packaged with some Ryzen series processors.
Unfortunately, the processor used will have problems with the graphics card. Because the PCIe x16 slot available on the motherboard is only four -lane Gen2, which is only compatible with low -end graphics cards.
AMD itself recommends using the RX 550 GPU in this kit, and the fastest GPU options supported are only the RX 590 and GTX 1060.
The combination of motherboard, processor, and RAM is similar to the system on the chip used in the PS5, namely the Ariel. Both CPUs have eight cores with slightly higher speeds. Then both are connected to 16GB of GDDR6 RAM.
Even when paired with a discrete GPU, its performance will be limited as it is not designed to use additional graphics cards.
According to AMD, the 4700S Desktop Kit is a unique solution designed to meet the needs of the high -performance -demanding mainstream market with a large number of cores.
The assumption that arises about this kit is that the 4700S is a defective Ariel chip, aka does not meet the quality standards to be a chip on the PS5. For example, an integrated GPU that does not meet standards, or the clock speed is not maintained, or the resulting temperature is too high.
But some even assume that the 4700S is actually a prototype of the Ariel, or a design made with a different integrated GPU.
AMD promises there will be 80 PCs to be launched to the market by its partners starting June 24th. Prices will also be announced by MD partners, and so far this 4700S kit will only be sold in Asia.
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