The Microsoft Xbox Series X Gen 2 is a current-generation console with solid performance and backward compatibility. The Sony PlayStation 6, while highly anticipated, is still shrouded in rumors and speculation, promising significant performance leaps but lacking concrete details.
| Attribute | Microsoft Xbox Series X Gen 2 | Sony PlayStation 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Microsoft Xbox Series X Gen 2 | Sony PlayStation 6 |
| CPU Clock Speed | Custom AMD 8-core Zen 2 CPU with nominal speeds of 3.8 GHz, or 3.66 GHz when simultaneous multithreading (SMT) is used. | Rumored to be 3.5 GHz (AMD Zen 4) or based on Zen 5 or Zen 6 architecture |
| GPU Teraflops | 12.155 TFLOPS with a custom AMD Radeon RDNA 2 architecture. | Rumored to be 18 TFLOPS (RDNA 3 with 52 CUs) or over 30 TFLOPS (UDNA architecture with 60 CUs) |
| RAM (GB) | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM with 10 GB at 560 GB/s and 6 GB at 336 GB/s. Approximately 13.5 GB is available for games. | Rumored to be 18 GB, 24 GB, or 32 GB (GDDR7 memory rumored) |
| Storage Capacity (SSD) | 1 TB or 2TB Custom NVMe SSD. | Rumored to be 2 TB SSD (PCIe 5.0, NVMe) or up to 8TB of SSD storage |
| Expandable Storage Options | Seagate or Western Digital PCIe 4.0 Storage Expansion Cards (up to 4 TB). USB 3.1 external HDD support. Note that Xbox Series X/S-native games must be stored on the internal SSD or expansion card to be played. | Expected to be more user-friendly |
| Maximum Supported Resolution | Up to 8K. | Rumored to support 4K at 120fps and 8K at 60fps, speculation of 16K resolution gaming |
| Maximum Frame Rate | Up to 120 FPS. | 120fps (at 4K), 60fps (at 8K) |
| Ray Tracing Support | Yes, hardware-accelerated DirectX Raytracing. | Enhanced ray tracing expected |
| Backward Compatibility | Compatible with almost all Xbox One games and accessories, including select Xbox 360 and original Xbox games. | Improved backward compatibility expected, possibly supporting PS4 and PS5 titles |
| Exclusive Game Titles | Information on specific exclusive game titles for the Gen 2 model compared to previous generations was not found in the search results. | No specific exclusive game titles have been announced |
| Online Services Subscription Cost | Requires Xbox network and Xbox Game Pass. Specific subscription costs were not found in the search results. | No information available |
| Controller Features (e.g., haptics, adaptive triggers) | The Xbox Wireless Controller has a refined build, a slightly smaller body, a "Share" button, and a circular dished D-pad. It uses a USB-C connector and supports Bluetooth Low Energy. It can be paired to a Bluetooth device and an Xbox device simultaneously. Existing Xbox One controllers are also compatible with Xbox Series X. The Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 features adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. | New universal button to rewind games being patented, heating and cooling transfer pads embedded within a DualSense controller being developed |
| Price | Not available | Not available |