PlayStation 5
Next-generation gaming console launched November 2020 featuring custom AMD Zen 2/RDNA 2 APU with 10.28 TFLOPs GPU, ultra-high-speed 825GB custom SSD achieving 5.5GB/s, and revolutionary Tempest 3D audio engine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies the processor for PlayStation 5?
The PlayStation 5 uses a custom AMD APU (CXD90060GG Oberon) featuring an 8-core Zen 2 CPU and 36 CU RDNA 2 GPU delivering 10.28 TFLOPs. The chip is designed by AMD and manufactured by TSMC in Taiwan using 7nm process technology.
Who makes the SSD for PlayStation 5?
The PS5's custom 825GB SSD uses a Samsung SSD controller (S5L-E19) and Kioxia/WD flash memory chips. The integrated storage system achieves 5.5GB/s raw read speed for fast game loading.
Where are PlayStation 5 components manufactured?
PS5 components are sourced globally: custom APU from Taiwan (TSMC), memory from South Korea and USA (Samsung/Micron), SSD components from Japan and South Korea, with final assembly primarily in Japan and China.
What companies supply parts for PlayStation 5?
Key PS5 suppliers include AMD and TSMC (custom APU), Samsung (SSD controller and memory), Micron (GDDR6 memory), Kioxia/WD (flash storage), Delta Electronics (power supply), Nidec (cooling fan), and 35+ other component suppliers.