Microsoft XBox Series S | Google Tensor | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Microsoft XBox Series S and the Google Tensor and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Microsoft XBox Series S 8 core processor released in Q3/2020 with the Google Tensor which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (70) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
AMD Ryzen 4000G (22) | CPU group | Google Tensor (1) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Renoir (Zen 2) | Architecture | G1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Google Tensor G2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 Google Tensor clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Zen 2 |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
-- | B-Core | 2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series S) | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
1.57 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
20 | Compute units | 20 |
1280 | Shader | 320 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series S) | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 10 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Microsoft XBox Series S, while the Google Tensor supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
GDDR6 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
10 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
224.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
23.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Microsoft XBox Series S has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Google Tensor is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Microsoft XBox Series S has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Google Tensor is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series S) @ 1.57 GHz |
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Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Google Tensor |
Unknown | Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |