Microsoft has released more detailed specifications for the upcoming Xbox Series X console on Xbox.com today. Seems like a real board is waiting for you, because even a gaming PC is sweating with the specs.
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Microsoft relies on the Xbox Series X to switch to the next generation, which should deliver 4K resolution at a smooth 60 frames per second, and given the now published specifications, that doesn't sound that impossible, if you compare the values with current graphics cards and take into account the leaner ones Architecture of a console.
Let's start with the CPU, or more precisely the SOC, i.e. a combination of CPU and GPU. Microsoft again relies on AMD, based on an 8-core processor of the Zen 2 generation with a clock speed of 3.8 GHz. This corresponds to the current Ryzen 3000 processors, which are certainly not lacking in performance. The SOC graphics unit is based on AMD's RDNA-2 architecture.
The GPU is said to have 52 compute units and a clock speed of 1,825 GHz, which should correspond to a performance of 12 Tflops. That is a lot of wood. For comparison: the current NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super has just over 11 Tflops. Resolutions of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels are therefore not a problem, with the appropriate optimization, the targeted refresh rates of 60 fps are also quite feasible. An RTX 2080 S can handle even complex titles like Assassin's Creed: Odyssey with 50+ fps at maximum settings. In addition, the new GPU should also offer hardware-based ray tracing.
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16 GB GDDR6 with a 320-bit memory interface are envisaged for the main memory, whereby the memory is split in terms of bandwidth. 10 GB work at 560 GB / s, the remaining 6 GB at 336 GB / s, which suggests that both the GPU and CPU will have dedicated memory areas.
When it comes to data storage, there is talk of a 1 TB NVME SSD, also a custom build, with an expansion slot for another 1 TB SSD of identical construction. In other words, you can equip your console with 2 TB of data storage. It delivers 2.4 GB / s (RAW) or 4.8 GB / s (compressed). Additional HDDs can also be connected via USB 3.2. There is also a 4K UHD Blue-Ray drive.
As part of a presentation, a technical demo of Gears 5 was shown, which was based on the ultra settings of the PC version. In comparison to the Ultra settings, a 50 percent increase in the number of particles was shown, as well as the opening cut scene in 4K60. Gears 5 is said to achieve a whopping 100 fps on the Xbox Series X, and they are even working on reaching 120 fps for the multiplayer mode.
Other features include HDMI 2.1, Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latendy mode, which should also be supported by modern TV sets. Furthermore, the latencies compared to the Xbox One should be significantly reduced. Backward compatibility should continue to be maintained. Also exciting is the quick resume function, which should make it possible to continue playing several games at the push of a button, where you left off, without having to load up a lot. Smart delivery, on the other hand, should ensure that you get the optimized version for the download, depending on the console variant.
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The question of the price of the console remains exciting, because the specifications mentioned even bring high-end gaming PCs into trouble. In order to reach 12 Tflops, you normally have to invest 1,500 euros or more in a computer. The graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 S, which is comparable with the Tflops, currently costs over 700 euros.
It will also be exciting to see whether and how the PlayStation 5 can counteract this. There are currently some rumors that the same should also have an 8-core CPU, but with a lower clock rate (3.2 GHz). There is a somewhat stronger GPU with 12.6 to 14.2 Tflops and 24 GB of RAM (20 GB with 880 GB / s and 4 GB DDR4) in the rumors. It also mentions a 2 TB SSD. To what extent these rather high figures go beyond wishful thinking is doubtful. We will only find out more details when Sony makes a concrete statement.
Incidentally, Will Tuttle's posting does not speak of a possible shift in the coming generation of consoles. It also mentions that the Xbox Series X should come onto the market for Christmas 2020. Whether this will actually be the case is still entirely up to the Corona Virus and whether production can start on schedule.
Completely surprisingly, Microsoft already showed the next-gen platform Xbox Series X at the 2019 Game Awards.
