🎮 Get ready gamers! Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 (PS6) is set to level up with AMD chips, sidelining Intel in a high-stakes tech game. 🕹️
Intel's ambitious bid to produce chips for the PS6 fell through in 2022, dealing a significant blow to their hopes of expanding their contract manufacturing business. Sources close to the action told Reuters that Intel's stumble is a major setback in their quest to score big in the gaming arena.
Sony, known for its savvy tech choices, has a history of partnering with experienced design contractors to craft its system processors. The PS5 already runs on custom AMD chips, and it seems the tradition continues. By sticking with AMD, Sony ensures a seamless experience for gamers worldwide, keeping frames smooth and performance top-notch. 🎉
The PS6 is expected to sell over 100 million units in the next five years. Missing out on this deal means Intel might have lost out on a potential $30 billion boost. Ouch! 😬 This could have been a game-changer for Intel's contract manufacturing wing, which is now on the hunt for other big clients.
Insiders revealed that negotiations between Intel and Sony hit a wall over pricing disagreements. Intel wanted a bigger slice of the pie per chip sold, but Sony wasn't biting. This impasse ultimately led Sony to stick with AMD for their next-gen console.
Intel's had a rough year, missing the first wave of the AI boom that's been dominated by rivals Nvidia and AMD. In August, they reported a less-than-stellar second quarter, announcing plans to cut 15% of their workforce to save $10 billion. Talk about a plot twist! 📉
When asked about the PS6 talks and missing out on the deal, an Intel spokesperson told Reuters, \"We strongly disagree with this characterization but are not going to comment about any current or potential customer conversations. We have a very healthy customer pipeline across both our product and foundry business, and we are squarely focused on innovating to meet their needs.\" 🤔
Sony and Broadcom remained tight-lipped, while AMD declined to comment. The silence speaks volumes, doesn't it?
As the console wars heat up, gamers can look forward to the PS6 packing some serious power under the hood with AMD at the helm. Time to start saving up for that new console! 💰🔥
(With input from Reuters.)
Reference(s):
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