A new leak has revealed details on the next-gen Xbox "Magnus" processor, which could give the console a hefty price tag but better performance than the PlayStation 6. As the current console generation comes to a close, all eyes turn to the next, with both Microsoft and Sony confirming there is hardware in the works but remaining tight-lipped about the details. Now, it seems the next Xbox may lose to the PS6 on price but beat it in terms of power.
Despite some rumors to the contrary, Microsoft has confirmed it's actively working on future Xbox consoles, even if it opted for a partnership with ASUS for its new handheld. Beyond that, though, the company has not offered many details about what to expect. There have been comments about it being akin to a PC and confirmation that AMD will be involved, but not many specifics on price or performance. A new leak may offer some more insight.
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Leaker Claims Xbox Magnus APU Will Outperform PS6 Hardware But Raise Console Costs
In an October 8 YouTube video, notable hardware leaker Moore's Law Is Dead dug into Magnus, the processor AMD is reportedly making for the next-gen Xbox, claiming it will be more powerful than the PS6. Magnus will reportedly be the largest APU in a gaming console in history and, more importantly, boast a whopping 68 RDNA 5 compute units, up to 11 CPU cores, and up to 48 GB of GDDR7 RAM. In an earlier video, Moore's Law Is Dead claimed the PS6 will feature up to 48 RDNA 5 compute units and eight CPU cores, so the Xbox would certainly have the upper hand on specs. Moore's Law Is Dead said he expects this to result in slightly better performance, but that the gap may not be too noticeable when playing on large TVs rather than a monitor.
The video also suggests that the next Xbox's hefty hardware will cost a pretty penny, estimating that Magnus could drive the next-gen Xbox above the $800 mark, potentially reaching as much as $1,200. That may be unwelcome news in light of how Microsoft recently raised Xbox Series X and S costs on top of increasing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's subscription price, but Moore's Law Is Dead theorized that the new Xbox may be more of a PC competitor than a direct alternative to the PlayStation 6.
Making the next-gen Xbox more in line with gaming PCs than a conventional console does line up with earlier rumors about the system. Of course, nothing is certain until Microsoft makes an official announcement. It may be a while before that happens, too, as current rumors suggest the new Xbox could come out in 2027, although that, too, is unconfirmed for now.
- Brand
- Microsoft
- Original Release Date
- November 10, 2020
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $499
- Operating System
- Proprietary (Windows-based)
- Processor
- Custom AMD 8-core Zen 2 3.8 GHz
- Resolution
- 720p - 4K UHD