Microsoft’s Xbox Series X represents the next generation of the game console, and it’ll (once again) the most powerful console in the market, as it packs amazing tech specs. Some of which includes, an 8-core AMD zen 2 processor running at 3.8GHz, AMD RDNA 2 graphics with 12 teraflops and 52 compute units clocked at 1.825GHz, 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, and custom PCIe 4.0 NVME 1TB Solid-State Drive (SSD).
With the hardware specifications available in the next generation, users can expect 4K graphics at 60 fps (frames per second) standard, but the Series X will be capable of up to 8K resolution at 120fps. In addition, the console will also support Ray Tracing which is a new technology that enables more realistic lighting changes dynamically inside the game. (You can learn more about the features and other details in this guide.)
Xbox Series X specs list
Here are the hardware specs available with the Xbox Series X:
| Xbox Series X specs | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 301mm (11.85in) tall and 151mm (5.95in) in depth and width |
| Weight | 9.8 pounds |
| Graphics | 12 TFLOPS (teraflops), 52 CUs (compute units) @ 1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU |
| Processor | 8x Cores @ 3.8GHz (3.6 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU |
| Memory | 16GB GDDR6 (10GB @ 560GB/s fast GPU optimal memory, 3.5GB @ 336GB/s standard memory, 2.5GB @ 336GB/s reserved memory for OS and apps) |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVME Solid-State Drive (SSD) with speeds of 2.4GB/s (raw) and 4.8GB/s (compressed) |
| Disc Drive | 4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive |
| Power Supply | 300w, internal |
| HDMI resolution and framerate | 1x HDMI 2.1 (out) 4K @ 60fps, , up to 120fps 8K up to 120fps Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| Networking | Ethernet Wireless |
| USB Port | 2x USB 3.2 |
| Expandable Storage | 1TB Expansion Card |
| External Storage | USB 3.2 External HDD Support |
| IR Blaster | No |
| Ray Tracing | Yes |
| Audio | Audio out only, through HDMI port |
And yes, all your games from Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox will be backwards compatible with the Series X console.
The Xbox Series X will cost $499, and it’ll launch alongside the Xbox Series S on November 10, 2020. Preorders will begin on September 22 at the Microsoft Store.
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