While the number of logical processor cores (8) remained the same, CPU clock speed was increased from 1.6 GHz to 2.13 GHz (a 33.1% improvement in CPU core clockrate), but with the underlying architecture unchanged.
The upgraded 'PS4 Pro' (originally codenamed 'Neo', product code CUH-7000) used a more powerful APU built with a 16 nm FinFET process from TSMC.
PlayStation 4 Pro ĭie shot of the AMD 16nm Jaguar Polaris APU used in the PS4 Pro
Earlier PS4 models received HDR support with System Software 4.00. At the same event a more powerful variant, named the "PS4 Pro" was also announced, designed for 4K and HDR displays. A 1TB model at 34,980 Yen was also announced. According to a Sony press release the new model (CUH-2000) was 16% lighter and used 28% less energy than the CUH-1200 series. Īt a PlayStation official event in New York (USA) in September 2016 Sony officially announced a new redesigned PS4, the CUH-2000 series, (known colloquially as the "PS4 slim") for sale from 15 Sep at $299, €299, £259, or 29,980 Yen for the base 500GB model.
Internally the CUH-12 series included a number of minor changes, including the change to 8 memory modules of 1 GB (from a previous 16 modules of 512 MB). Other minor changes to the design included mechanical buttons replacing electrostatic touch sensitive ones, and a shorter but brighter LED indicator on the top surface of the console. Changes to the design included a matte black HDD cover replacing the original gloss black version. The CUH-1200 series was officially announced in June 2015, releasing first in Japan, then worldwide. In late June 2015, a 1TB CUH-11 series machine was announced for European/ PAL markets. The CUH-12xx series are also referred to as the "C chassis" variant of the PS4. Differences between the CUH-11 and CUH-12 series included a reduction in rated power from 250W to 230W, a reduction in weight from 2.8 to 2.5 kg, and physical buttons. In 2015, the CUH-12 series as variants CUH-1215A and CUH-1215B (with 500GB and 1TB storage respectively) were certified in the US by the FCC.
Congratulations, you've now learned how to rebuild your PS4 database.The original released 500 GB HDD PS4s had manufacturer serial numbers of the form CUH-10 XXA a minor modification with a different form of Wi-Fi Microstrip antenna was registered in mid 2014 as part numbers CUH-11 XXA. Allow this process to finish completely and you'll be good to go once more. You will often see a black screen, and this is normal. This process can take several hours, during which time you must not turn off your console. From the Safe Mode menu, choose option five, Rebuild Database.Connect your PS4’s DualShock 4 controller to the console using a compatible USB cable.