PS6 & Next Xbox: AMD Zen 6 Magnus APU Leaked with 11 Cores

The PlayStation 6 or next Xbox may have been revealed through an AMD leak showcasing the powerful Zen 6 "Magnus" APU. Here's what this could mean for next-gen console gaming.…

By Hardik Dhamija

July 20, 2025

3 min read

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The PlayStation 6 or next Xbox may have been revealed through an AMD leak showcasing the powerful Zen 6 “Magnus” APU. Here’s what this could mean for next-gen console gaming.

PlayStation 6 Next Xbox AMD Zen 6 Magnus APU Specifications

Moore’s Law is Dead revealed the existence of an AMD Zen 6 APU called Magnus, featuring a massive 264mm squared graphics die with a 384-bit memory bus, surpassing current generation systems.

Amd zen 6 magnus 2 — AMD Zen 6 Magnus APU

AMD Magnus APU Technical Breakdown

Component	Specification	Advantage
CPU Cores	11 cores (3 Zen 6 + 8 Zen 6 C)	Enhanced multitasking
Memory Bus	384-bit	Wider than Xbox Series X (320-bit)
Graphics Die	264mm²	Massive gaming performance
SoC Die	144mm²	Efficient processing

PS6 vs Next Xbox: Which Console Gets Magnus?

The leak creates intriguing possibilities. The Magnus APU was listed for the semicustom business unit, which is the unit where APUs for consoles, alongside other console codenames like Mero (Steam Deck) and Jupiter (rumored PlayStation handheld).

PlayStation 6 Evidence:

Square design looks remarkably similar to other Mark Cerny’s designs
11-core configuration optimized for 120Hz gaming
Fits Sony’s performance-focused approach

Next Xbox Evidence:

Known AMD leaker Kepler_L2 suggested that the Magnus codename doesn’t fit the PlayStation naming convention
384-bit memory bus aligns with Xbox’s wider bandwidth tradition
Design looks too expensive to be a PlayStation design, as Mark Cerny tends to be more conservative

What This Means for Next-Gen Gaming

The unusual 11-core setup suggests revolutionary gaming capabilities. The unusual CPU core configurations with no low-power cores would work well for running games at 120 Hz, indicating a focus on high-refresh-rate gaming.

Amd zen 6 magnus 3 — AMD Zen 6 Magnus APU

The 384-bit memory bus represents a significant bandwidth increase, potentially enabling 8K gaming, advanced ray tracing, and seamless world streaming without loading screens.

Console Wars Heat Up

Whether powering the PlayStation 6 or next Xbox, the Magnus APU signals an exciting leap forward. Both manufacturers appear committed to delivering substantial generational improvements over current systems.

Things look pretty exciting for the next generation of consoles, with this leak suggesting 2026-2027 launch windows for these powerhouse systems.