The new PlayStation 5 Pro has caused a stir in the gaming world, particularly due to its improved GPU, making it a likely hot seller for Christmas. However, one component remains unchanged since 2020: the CPU’s processing cores. With 8 Ryzen™ Zen 2 cores featuring a variable frequency of up to 3.5 GHz, these still offer impressive computing power.
Interestingly, similar processors are also used in the embedded industry, specifically the AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V2000 Series. With 8 Zen 2 cores, a base frequency of 2.9 GHz, and a boost of up to 4.25 GHz (V2748), these processors offer even more turbo power for industrial applications.
Computer-on-Modules: The power of the PS5 Pro in industry
While the PlayStation 5 Pro is optimized for gaming, Computer-on-Modules (CoMs) based on AMD Ryzen Embedded processor technology cover a wider range of applications. And of course, CoMs are not finished system designs. Instead, these modules are highly integrated systems that combine all essential components such as CPU, memory, and interfaces in the smallest possible space. The benefit? CoMs can be flexibly integrated into industrial and professional applications, offering high compatibility through standardized connectors that interface all relevant I/Os to an application-specific carrier board.
Another major advantage of CoMs is their longevity. While consoles typically become obsolete after a few years, industrial systems often have lifecycles of 10 years or more. According to AMD, the AMD Ryzen V2000 processors will be available until 2030, making modules based on this processor a future-proof platform for long-term industrial applications.
CPU performance of today AND tomorrow
Sony's decision to keep the PS5 Pro’s CPU unchanged demonstrates the enduring power of the Ryzen Zen 2 architecture. In the embedded world, modules with Zen 2 microarchitecture excel in data-intensive applications and real-time processing. But that’s not all! While Sony still relies on the Zen 2 microarchitecture, the embedded industry now has access to the brand-new Zen 4 microarchitecture. Built on a 4 nm process, it offers even greater power and energy efficiency.
The best part? With Computer-on-Modules, you don’t need to buy an entirely new system! You can easily upgrade to the brand-new AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series with a simple module exchange, without having to re-design your entire system.
Moreover, you get something exclusive that even the PS5 doesn’t have: A brand-new Neural Processing Unit (NPU) called XDNA™ that contributes 16 TOPS to the overall 39 TOPS of computing power in the new AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series.
Powerful embedded solutions
So, are you ready to bring PS5 Pro-level performance to your embedded systems? Whether you’re working on smart factory automation, medical devices, AI at the edge, or autonomous systems, modules based on the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 and the new Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series have you covered.
What about you? In which embedded applications do you envision PS5 Pro-like performance making a difference? I am looking forward to your input!
