PS6: Hybrid Architecture, 30GB GDDR7 RAM & Release Insights

February 17, 2026 Rachel Kim – Technology Editor Technology

Sony’s next-generation PlayStation 6 will not utilize a full RDNA 5 architecture and will instead follow a hybrid approach similar to the current generation, according to disclosures from industry leaker KeplerL2. The information, shared on the NeoGAF forum, details technical specifications for the console, which sources indicate is already in an advanced stage of internal planning.

KeplerL2 asserted that the PlayStation 5 employs a relatively simple RDNA 1 architecture with ray tracing added, dismissing claims of “magical” customization by lead system architect Mark Cerny. “And, for the record, even the PS6 won’t be fully RDNA 5,” the leaker stated, suggesting Sony intends to continue prioritizing a hybrid technological solution.

The PlayStation 6 is projected to feature 30 GB of GDDR7 RAM, a substantial increase over the current PlayStation 5. Memory bandwidth is expected to reach 640 GB per second, exceeding the capacity of the recently announced PlayStation 5 Pro by 11 percent, according to KeplerL2’s disclosures.

Development of the PS6 appears to be progressing independently of the console’s eventual market release, with internal design and architectural decisions likely finalized by Sony’s engineering team. The timing of the release, and the console’s price point, may be influenced by the ongoing global memory crisis, according to reports. Sony has reportedly implemented strategies to mitigate price increases through the next fiscal year, raising questions about the potential impact on the PS6’s development and final cost.

Recent reports indicate growing consumer demand for a dedicated PlayStation handheld device. Gizmodo reported that Sony is aware of this demand, though a release remains some time away. Speculation regarding a potential handheld has been fueled by leaks pointing to a powerful, PSP 2-like device, with some analysts suggesting a price point closer to the Nintendo Switch 2 than to higher-end PC gaming handhelds like the ROG Ally, according to Notebookcheck.