AMDs Chief Graphics Architect: The PS4 Blew Me Away

Courtesy of the GAF.Also, the super bolded part about the Wii U. :lol:

AMDs Chief Graphics Architect: The PS4 Blew Me Away
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Quote:While at GDC, I had the chance to sit down and speak with AMDs chief graphics product architect, John Gustafson. While he remained silent when it came to Microsofts next generation Xbox, he had a lot to say about Sonys recently announced PlayStation 4.

The PlayStation 4 blew me away but Im conscious about being too positive about it because of course we have other partners that are competing, said Gustafson at GDC (Game Developers Conference) in San Francisco.

During their big PlayStation 4 reveal back in February, Sony revealed that rather than creating their own hardware like they did with the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 4 will adopt AMD created chipsets.

AMD also provides the graphics horsepower behind the Wii U, a fact Gustafson was quick to point out when asked about his feelings on the PlayStation 4 and the fact that its the only true next-generation console thats been revealed so far. Of course there is the Wii U too, we have AMD parts in there, said Gustafson.

He also seems to be very impressed with the specifications Sony has revealed so far about the PlayStation 4.

It looks like they did an extremely good job of the engineering The CPU and the GPU are on the same chip, which solves a lot of the problems (you dont have to toss things over to a graphics card and try to get them back and forth).

Going into specifics, Gustafson explained how he expects next generation physics engines on the PlayStation to be more realistic than weve ever seen before. He also emphasized that the consoles 8 GBs of ram will give developers a significant amount of breathing room when it comes to game development.

Gustafson also expanded on the potential he thinks the PS4 has when it comes to purposes outside of gaming, especially if it were used as some sort of server. According to him, all it would take is a few modifications and youd have an amazing computer platform for all kinds of purposes.

Since the PS4s architecture is so similar to that of a high-end PC, once hackers get their hands on the actual console, I imagine it wont be long before they find a way to turn it into an actual computer, allowing it to become more than just a game console.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gustafson_(scientist)

AMD hyping a system they supplied hardware for? Fvcking stop the presses and alert the elders

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Jankarcop

If I worked for AMD, of course I'd have nice things to say too. Did people really expect them to say bad things about anything that helps put food on the table?

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Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Blabadon

well yah do when it seems to benefit you

AMD likes their own hardware?

well it would be pretty sad if they didn't

[QUOTE="Blabadon"][QUOTE="Jankarcop"]

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

NoodleFighter

well yah do when it seems to benefit you

he really didnt say anything special about the technical capabilities of the console that we didnt already know. he just said what a good employee would say about one of their employer's major clients.  

So, AMD guy, what do you think about the AMD GPU in the PS4?

Oh it's amazing, just amazing, our finest work. 

So, AMD guy, what do you think about the AMD GPU in the successor to the Xbox 360?

Oh it's amazing, just amazing, our finest work. 

So, AMD guy, what do you think about the AMD GPU in the PS4?

Oh it's amazing, just amazing, our finest work. 

So, AMD guy, what do you think about the AMD GPU in the successor to the Xbox 360?

Oh it's amazing, just amazing, our finest work. 

psymon100

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So, AMD guy, what do you think about the AMD GPU in the PS4?

Oh it's amazing, just amazing, our finest work. 

So, AMD guy, what do you think about the AMD GPU in the successor to the Xbox 360?

Oh it's amazing, just amazing, our finest work. 

Miroku32

I'm from Company A and I have something to say about Company A's product. It's amazing. In fact, an independant review by Company A found our product to be by far the best. 

[QUOTE="Miroku32"][QUOTE="psymon100"]

So, AMD guy, what do you think about the AMD GPU in the PS4?

Oh it's amazing, just amazing, our finest work. 

So, AMD guy, what do you think about the AMD GPU in the successor to the Xbox 360?

Oh it's amazing, just amazing, our finest work. 

psymon100

I'm from Company A and I have something to say about Company A's product. It's amazing. In fact, an independant review by Company A found our product to be by far the best. 

Man, I think I want to buy Company A's product.

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[QUOTE="Blabadon"]Who says we do?Blabadon

well yah do when it seems to benefit you

it suddenly doesn't matter when PC gaming gets involved

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[QUOTE="Miroku32"] Companies will say the same crap before a console or game is released. Oh, that console is perfect. Oh, that game is perfect. Bla, bla, bla, bla. Optical_Order

I'm from Company A and I have something to say about Company A's product. It's amazing. In fact, an independant review by Company A found our product to be by far the best. 

Man, I think I want to buy Company A's product.

Look, it's just the best product. As a representative from Company A, you know that I know that you know that I know that I know what I'm talking about. You don't even want that other product, it doesn't work!

[QUOTE="Blabadon"][QUOTE="Jankarcop"]

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

NoodleFighter

well yah do when it seems to benefit you

Doesn't graphics and hardware benefit every gamer all the time? Our hobby would be non existant if hardware and graphics didn't exist.

I get the feeling you're very smart.

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[QUOTE="Miroku32"] Companies will say the same crap before a console or game is released. Oh, that console is perfect. Oh, that game is perfect. Bla, bla, bla, bla. Optical_Order

I'm from Company A and I have something to say about Company A's product. It's amazing. In fact, an independant review by Company A found our product to be by far the best. 

Man, I think I want to buy Company A's product.

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Jankarcop

PC fanboys are always rambling out about frames per second and more grass.

I'd like to know this guy's opinion on the 7990. He'd probably think it's the greatest thing to ever appear in this world. :lol:

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Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Douevenlift_bro

PC fanboys are always rambling out about frames per second and more grass.

More FPS=More responsive gameplay. Nice try though :P

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Jankarcop

[QUOTE="Jankarcop"]

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Douevenlift_bro

PC fanboys are always rambling out about frames per second and more grass.

Correct, they ALWAYS do it. But consolites downplaying this stuff before just to suddenly be madly interested in it recently because you finally get something good is hypocritical. At least hermits were consistent in their BS

damn nintendo are such easy targets. :lol: poor nintendo.

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Jankarcop

AMD likes their own hardware?

well it would be pretty sad if they didn't

NoodleFighter

[QUOTE="NoodleFighter"]

AMD likes their own hardware?

well it would be pretty sad if they didn't

Mozuckint

Why do hermits only care about gfx and hardware?

Jankarcop

I saw my post this morning and I was completely stunned by its audacity. It was pure genius. I knew I was good but I never expected anything like that. (Please sponsor my posts.)

How somebody that works at a company that made the 7970 can get blown away by what's going to be in the PS4 is beyond me.

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[QUOTE="Jankarcop"]

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

seanmcloughlin

PC fanboys are always rambling out about frames per second and more grass.

Correct, they ALWAYS do it. But consolites downplaying this stuff before just to suddenly be madly interested in it recently because you finally get something good is hypocritical. At least hermits were consistent in their BS

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Jankarcop

I would say the complete oposite, its always pc fans that bang on about how much more powerful their cpu and/or graphics card is over the consoles in almost every thread even remotely connected, flops this and hertz that etc etc etc.

Its a new generation of consoles so of course their will be discussions about the new hardware inside them until the new games start appearing.

How somebody that works at a company that made the 7970 can get blown away by what's going to be in the PS4 is beyond me.

Wickerman777

Courtesy of the GAF.Also, the super bolded part about the Wii U. :lol:

AMDs Chief Graphics Architect: The PS4 Blew Me Away
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Quote:While at GDC, I had the chance to sit down and speak with AMDs chief graphics product architect, John Gustafson. While he remained silent when it came to Microsofts next generation Xbox, he had a lot to say about Sonys recently announced PlayStation 4.

The PlayStation 4 blew me away but Im conscious about being too positive about it because of course we have other partners that are competing, said Gustafson at GDC (Game Developers Conference) in San Francisco.

During their big PlayStation 4 reveal back in February, Sony revealed that rather than creating their own hardware like they did with the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 4 will adopt AMD created chipsets.

AMD also provides the graphics horsepower behind the Wii U, a fact Gustafson was quick to point out when asked about his feelings on the PlayStation 4 and the fact that its the only true next-generation console thats been revealed so far. Of course there is the Wii U too, we have AMD parts in there, said Gustafson.

He also seems to be very impressed with the specifications Sony has revealed so far about the PlayStation 4.

It looks like they did an extremely good job of the engineering The CPU and the GPU are on the same chip, which solves a lot of the problems (you dont have to toss things over to a graphics card and try to get them back and forth).

Going into specifics, Gustafson explained how he expects next generation physics engines on the PlayStation to be more realistic than weve ever seen before. He also emphasized that the consoles 8 GBs of ram will give developers a significant amount of breathing room when it comes to game development.

Gustafson also expanded on the potential he thinks the PS4 has when it comes to purposes outside of gaming, especially if it were used as some sort of server. According to him, all it would take is a few modifications and youd have an amazing computer platform for all kinds of purposes.

Since the PS4s architecture is so similar to that of a high-end PC, once hackers get their hands on the actual console, I imagine it wont be long before they find a way to turn it into an actual computer, allowing it to become more than just a game console.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gustafson_(scientist)

Blazerdt47

From AMD's facebook page

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Jankarcop

Employed by AMD, gets a massive order and huge amount of money to work with Sony.

Says nice things about PS4.

Wow I didn't expect that.

Why do these threads keep happening...

"Sony loves Sony products"

"MS loves MS products"

"AMD loves AMD powered products"

Duh. :roll:

 AMDs Chief Graphics Architect: "I'm going to have a job next year because of this."

Why do these threads keep happening...

"Sony loves Sony products"

"MS loves MS products"

"AMD loves AMD powered products"

Duh. :roll:

Snugenz

And goin on their comments of late, nvidia hate everybody:lol:

When your supplying components anything wll blow you away.

Just to play devil's advocate, his statement indicating the PS4 blew him away could easily be referring to when they first partnered and Sony revealed their hardware specifications. Maybe he was blown away by what Sony had planned then, a year or two before the actual reveal.

[QUOTE="Mozuckint"][QUOTE="NoodleFighter"]

AMD likes their own hardware?

well it would be pretty sad if they didn't

faizan_faizan

[QUOTE="Jankarcop"]

Why do consolites only care about gfx and hardware?

Douevenlift_bro

PC fanboys are always rambling out about frames per second and more grass.