Microsoft XBox Series S vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

The Microsoft XBox Series S is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (3.60 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE clocks with 3.40 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

Up to 10 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Microsoft XBox Series S, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled.

The Microsoft XBox Series S has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Microsoft XBox Series S has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is at 22.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm.