A few weeks ago, the first test of the new PlayStation 5 (CFI-1100) became very viral: the much-rumoured PlayStation 5 Slim that reduced its weight by no less than 300 grams. After dissecting it, significant differences could be observed in the cooling system, which until then led to an increase in temperatures of up to 5ºC.

Now, to delve into the information, we have a curious crossover between Digital Foundry and Gamers Nexus. In summary, it is concluded that this new version improves in one aspect and worsens in others. That is, everything does not look as black as it was feared, so we are left with grey.
In summary, the heart of the new console, the SoC, experiences an increase in temperatures of 5.1ºC. Still, in memory, we see how it is reduced between 1 and 4ºC, while in the VRM, it also experiences a reduction in temperature by up to 1.7 ° C.

“The conclusions from the test days are relatively straightforward: there is an improvement in voltage regulator temperatures, memory temperatures are better in some ways and worse in others (but only a few degrees difference overall), and Although the central processor can get a few degrees hotter, there is no evidence that this represents anything worthy of concern, assuming the PS5 is kept in a well-ventilated area.

As with any modern gaming hardware component, enclosing the console in something like a media closet is fundamentally a terrible idea, so I felt compelled to include some testing of it in my review of the new machine, “said Richard Leadbetter of Digital Foundry.

“Otherwise, the new PlayStation 5 has similar characteristics to the previous one. I was intrigued to learn that the fan speeds are dictated by the power consumed by the processor and not by the actual temperature of the chip itself. I noticed that the new PS5 seemed a bit louder than my launch units. Still, according to Steve from Gamers Nexus, this is normal, and even between PS5’s of the same generation, there can be a per-unit variation in fan speed of about 100 RPM, which explains the difference.”

Source: Eurogamer