Rumor: Intel Larrabee Tapped For PS4 GPU [Update]
Written by Richard 
Sony Hearts Larrabees!
It is rumored that Sony has selected Intel to develop the PlayStation 4 GPU using the Larrabee architecture. Neither Sony or Intel have any confirmed statements, but there was some exchange at the last CES that indicates Intel is the choice.
The nice Sony engineering lady at CES told us that Intel essentially bought the win, a theoretically good architecture, no imminent threats of going bust, and not being hated by Sony all contributed too. With a couple of deliverables satisfied, the PS4 GPU belongs to Intel. No word if this is going to be the entire architecture, CPU as well, or not. That, from what we are told, is not final yet.
Earlier rumors have stated the Cell would make a reappearance in the PS4 albeit in a beefed up fashion. This information is very preliminary, although it is about time all 3 console makers start creating relationships with manufacturers for the next console cycle.
Update: SCEE says this is NOT true. Thanks Ftwrthtx.
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Wow. PS4 talk so soon already? I hope the 4 isn’t released for at least 5 years.
Consoles are not made in less than 2 years you know, the PS3 took 5 years or more to create.
Interesting to hear about. I only think of Intel GPUs in terms of integrated graphics, hopefully this will be a nice change of pace. In 2013 or hopefully later.
http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/sony-shoots-down-intel-gpu-in-ps4-rumours-525563
I believe this article shoots down the Intel article.
I think they would continue with the Cell Arcitecture. I mean why would they drop it? It’s so powerful not even killzone 2 can max it out and they’re using the CPU to process GPU data before it gets to the GPU… So honestly I think if they kept doing the super computer Cell Processors and just boosted the RAM then they’d be going great for the next round. I mean if they got up to 1-2 GB of VRAM… then… I think that’s about the limit that gamers would be able to program at. I dont’ see how they can use more out of a console. Remember consoles dont’ need near the requirements that a PC does.
I wonder if Sony will end up doing all the research again and other competitor companies benefit? Such is the technology industry…
Intel is a bully company. Look i into how intel was looking into sueing AMD for buying ATI. They were trying to strip them from Being able to make x86 based cpus because they were now part of a bigger Company. It is a bunch a bull. Since they couldnt buy Nvidia they have pretty much shunned them every since. With the i7 and now the larrabee plot. Intel Already is rich enough. They already have the own largest percent of the cpus, mobos, netbook, notebook, and integrated graphics market. They just want to totally take over the whole market as to the likes of MS. Its really pure crap they wouldnt let nvidia make mobos for the i7. Now look how high the i7 boards are still. Its not even like nvidia possed a real threat to the intel chipsets as just about everyone preferred the intel unless they wanted SLI. The only good in it was that people could now get an intel chipset with sli but now they have got to pay out the $. Really how many people would be buying nvidia mobos if intel with sli was available? Only the people on a budget. But intel has settled that one good for themselves because now all the people on budgets are going for the phenom 2. Anyway Intel is being very overbearing lately. Ppl can say nvidia was wrong for their statements against intel but if you think about it, every since intel couldnt buy nvidia they have completely went after them. They announce larabee will blow away nvidia GPU solutions and completely F’ed them in the mobo market which was 20% of nvidias revenue. Just think of the possibilities had intel just let nvidia be and decided to work with them on platforms instead, like amds dragon. I really think the larabee has a better chance with the PS4 than it does in the Computer market. But then it probably wont be long before they decide to just drop Sony and make their own game systems since being super rich isnt good enough for them. That want to be the richest and to crush everyone who they can get their arms around. I hate owning my q6700 lately. I am goin phenom2 this yr