A lot is known about the processors used in personal computers and laptops. But what do they install in game consoles? This question can be confusing for many. It is worth noting immediately that the same companies that manufacture components for PCs are engaged in the production of processors for consoles. Only a few use their own operating time in consoles. The same goes for Sony Playstation 4, which uses the AMD Jaguar x86-64 processor. We will definitely consider its characteristics. But first, some general information.
General processor information
It is worth noting that the Sony company began cooperation with AMD not so long ago. The Japanese chose this company as the suppliers of graphics and processors, refusing to work with the Nvidia corporation. There are reasons for this. First, the green brand is asking for too much money for its work. Secondly, AMD has proven its product by installing it in the XBOX console.
And now about the processor itself. The Jaguar generation is much more productive than previous Bobcat-based microprocessors. This is due to the fact that AMD Jaguar x86-64 bit uses a completely different manufacturing process. The developers managed to concentrate a larger number of crystals on the same area, which gave increased productivity. However, it's time to move on to the technical specifications of the mobile processor.
Key Specifications
Now let's move on to the language of dry numbers and see what AMD Jaguar X86-64 has to offer. Its characteristics are quite impressive. Of course, they can not be compared with desktop versions of processors, but this is not critical for consoles.
So, the processor has 8 cores and is able to operate at a frequency of 1600 megahertz. This is a great result for a processor of its size. The second level cache is 2 megabytes, which has a positive effect on performance. In the console, the processor is installed on the GDDR5 bus with a throughput of 176 gigabits per second. This has a positive effect on graphics performance. Together with the "stone" is supplied and RAM. Its volume is 8 gigabytes. Responsible for the graphics are the integrated Radeon core of the latest generation. Also, the processor supports USB 3.0, Ethernet and Wi-Fi, working on a 5 gigahertz channel. In general, the AMD Jaguar x86-64 has pretty good specifications. What about performance? What is this processor capable of? Let's try to figure it out.
CPU Performance Features
It should be noted right away that the 8-core x86-64 AMD Jaguar, the characteristics of which we just examined, does not have the performance of full-fledged desktop versions of processors. Yes, consoles do not need such power. Nevertheless, this “stone” shows quite impressive results in synthetic tests. So, for example, the performance of the integrated graphics core is 1840 gigaflops. This is just an excellent result. XBOX 360 on the same processor shows a much smaller result. At the same time, the operating frequency of the processor rarely rises to 800 megahertz. And this has a positive effect on energy efficiency. It is also good for a standard cooling system. She copes with the amount of work.
The processor provides high speed RAM. With it, 8 gigabytes of RAM can function much faster than in a full-fledged computer. Do not forget that it is the processor that provides the USB ports and allows you to achieve high speed data transfer. This processor consists of two modules, 4 cores each. Moreover, the first of the modules operates at lower frequencies. This ensures good energy efficiency of the entire system. Approximately this architecture is used in modern smartphones. Only here is the performance better.
Conclusion
So, above we reviewed the information on the AMD Jaguar x86-64 mobile processor. Its characteristics are pretty good. But it is worth considering that such an architecture is used exclusively in consoles. Therefore, comparing it with full-fledged processors for computers is not entirely correct. In any case, the Sony Playstation game console based on it turned out to be excellent and high-performance. And this is the main thing you need to know. Of course, the Jaguar-based system was also used in the XBOX from Microsoft. But this console does not differ in productivity. True, it is entirely the fault of the manufacturer, not the supplier of processors.