Microsoft XBox Series S | Google Tensor G2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Microsoft XBox Series S and the Google Tensor G2 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 G2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (67) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
AMD Ryzen 4000G (22) | CPU group | Google Tensor G2 (1) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Renoir (Zen 2) | Architecture | G2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 G2 clocks with 2.85 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
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 | 2.85 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
-- | B-Core | 2.35 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors 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. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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-G710 MP7 |
1.57 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 3 |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
20 | Compute units | 7 |
1280 | Shader | -- |
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-G710 MP7 |
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 G2 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 G2 |
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 | 4.00 MB |
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 G2 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 G2 |
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 G2 is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
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 | Q4/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series S) @ 1.57 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Google Tensor G2 |
Unknown | Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 7 Pro |