drkohler said:
Look, the newest devkit has an 8core AMD processor in it. You can't shell out dev kits with such a processor and then release a box with lower cores cpu and yell "Fooled you". (Regardless that current PC software rarely uses 4 cores at its fullest). Add the point that Kinect2 probably requires 2-4 cores on its own, an FX8xxx processor is a logical choice (PS4 probably could get away with a 4-6core FXxxx processor). 125W TDP means that 8cores are fully running, something that probaly is not happening in real life at all. Add a refresh generation and clock a little slower and you are _way below_ 100W actual use. The rule is simple: You want something that is 2-3 times as fast as an XBox360/PS3, you will generate more heat than an XBox360/PS3. |
Are you a developer? Have you used it?
Frankly, I only added it as the general rumor of going IBM to AMD seems prelavant. But an 8-core beast seems far fetched and incorrect when you look at logical and realistic terms of heat, wattage, and of course cost.
Additionally, 8 cores is completely unnecessary for anything. Most PCs only have quad-core for a reason. Its not a damn server. 4 or 5/6 cores is more than enough, even if you consider Kinect needing one core to itself; very likely.
I'm betting on a 4core device with may a 2nd standalone CPU just for Kinect and/or OS. All 2011 (at best) tech and lower specs than high-end current PCs.
