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Xbox Series X vs Playstation 5 Comparison
This is a complete console comparison list going over the special details and offerings for either of the platforms. This includes the Microsoft Xbox Series X and the Sony Playstation 5. This is broken down by a number of the features that can be directly compared, and some of the terms that are used specifically by each design in order to present something unique.
This will be added to and expanded towards the release of the consoles. Terminology information can be found at the bottom of the page to help fully give context into any of the terms here.
Xbox Series X
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Playstation 5
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| Cost | $499 USD/$699 CAD | $499 USD Disc, $399 Digital/$629.99 CAD Disc, $499 Digital | |
| Release Date | November 10, 2020 | November 12, 2020 | |
Features |
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| Dimensions "L, W, H" (Centimeters) | 15.1 x. 15.1 30.1 | 26 x 39 x 10.4 Disc, 26 x 39 x 9.2 Digital | |
| Weight (lbs) | 9.8 | 9.9 Disc, 8.6 Digital | |
| CPU | 8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.8GHz (3.6GHz with SMT) |
8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5GHz (variable frequency) |
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| GPU | 12 TFLOPS 52 CUs at 1.825GHz Custom RDNA 2 |
10.28 TFLOPS 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (variable frequency) |
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| Memory | 16GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR6/256-bit | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 10GB at 560GB/s 6GB at 336GB/s |
448GB/s | |
| I/O Throughput | 2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block) | 5.5 GB/s (Raw), up to 8-9GB/s (Compressed) | |
| Hard Drive | 1TB Custom NVMe SSD | Custom 825GB SSD | |
| External Hard Drive | 1TB Expansion Card | NVMe SSD Slot | |
| Wireless | 802.11ac dual band | 802.11ac/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Ethernet | 802.3 10/100/100 | Yes | |
| Smart Delivery | TBD | ||
| Ports | HDMI 2.1 USB 3.2 (2) Ethernet |
HDMI 2.1 USB 3.2 (2) USB 3.1 (1) Ethernet |
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| 4k Optical Drive | |||
Backwards Compatibility |
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| BC Supported | |||
| BC Support | Xbox One, Xbox 360, Xbox | Playstation 4 | |
| BC Games Supported | 1000+ | Many of Top 100 PS4 Confirmed, More TBD | |
| BC Enhancements | Xbox Series X Optimized | TBD | |
| BC Accessory Support | All Xbox One Accessories | PSVR | |
Video Output |
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| Resolution | 8k, 4k Standard | 8k, 4k Standard | |
| FPS | Up to 120fps, 60fps, 30fps | Up to 120fps, 60fps, 30fps | |
| Ray Tracing | |||
| VRR | TBD | ||
| VRS | TBD | ||
| ALLM | TBD | ||
| Dolby Vision | |||
| Dolby Atmos | |||
Extra Features |
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| Streaming Service | Project xCloud (IOS, Android, Windows 10) |
Playstation Now (Consoles) |
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| Quick Resume | Multiple Games at Once | TBD | |
| Game DVR | Yes, 4k 60fps HDR | TBD | |
| Dashboard | Xbox One Upgraded | TBD | |
| Membership | Xbox Live Gold | Playstation Plus | |
| Subscriptions | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox Game Pass |
TBD | |
| EA Access | Included With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | TBD | |
| Voice Assistant Support | Alexa, Google Assistant | TBD | |
| Console Hubs | Xbox Series X Hub | PS5 Hub | |
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Controller Comparison |
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| Haptic Feedback | |||
| Content Sharing Button | |||
| Main Features | Hybrid D-Pad, Dynamic Latency Input, Bluetooth Low Energy Pairing | Adapative Triggers, Built-in Microphone | |
| Power | AA Batteries (x2) | Rechargeable Internal Battery | |
| Charging Cable | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | |
| Motion | TBD | TBD | |
Apps |
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| Youtube | TBD | ||
| Netflix | TBD | ||
| Disney+ | TBD | ||
| HBO Max | TBD | ||
| Hulu | TBD | ||
| Crave | TBD | ||
| BritBox | TBD | ||
| Spotify | TBD | ||
| Web Browser | Microsoft Edge | TBD | |
Terminology
"Variable Frequency"
-This means that sometimes this number can be hit at the high end of being pushed.
"TBD"
-To be dated, and or to be determined.
"Zen 2"
-AMD's latest CPU architecture.
"Smart Delivery"
-Optimization for titles without the need to purchase certain games again.
"BC"
-This means backwards compatibility, as in the ability for a console to play older generations of games on the platform.
"FPS"
-Frames per second, tied to the Refresh Rate of a TV as in 120hz = 120fps capatibility.
"VRS"
-Variable Rate Shading.
"VRR"
-Variable Refresh Rate, better rendering to reduce tearing.
"ALLM"
-Auto Low Latency Mode.
"Membership"
-The paid service for multiplayer access on either platform.