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Xbox Series X CPU

Zen 2

Core Specifications

Cores
8
Threads
16
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
3.8 GHz
Socket
Custom BGA
Lithography
7nm

Cache

L1 Cache
N/A
L2 Cache
N/A
L3 Cache
8 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
N/A
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A

Memory Support

Memory Types
GDDR6
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
4.0
PCIe Lanes
N/A
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
N/A

Closest Competitors by Performance

Xbox Series X CPU (Selected)9,883
PS5 CPU9,362

Quick Stats

Generation
Zen 2 (2020)
Release Date
11/10/2020 - 5 years old
Status
current
Market Segment
Gaming Console

Performance Scores

Overall
9883

Use Case Ratings

Gaming10/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,400
Cinebench R23 Multi13,500
Geekbench 6 Single1,650
Geekbench 6 Multi9,000
PassMark24,500

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X CPU
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Xbox Series X features a custom 8-core/16-thread AMD Zen 2 CPU running at 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT), making it one of the most powerful console processors ever released. This semi-custom processor delivers exceptional gaming performance, enabling 4K 120fps capabilities and complex game worlds. Built on 7nm process with advanced cooling design. The high-frequency Zen 2 architecture provides approximately 4x CPU performance over Xbox One X, transforming game complexity possibilities. Supports hardware-accelerated DirectX ray tracing, Velocity Architecture for fast loading, and Quick Resume. Represents the flagship of ninth-generation console gaming, delivering desktop-class CPU performance for the most demanding gaming experiences and advanced physics simulations.