Microsoft XBox Series S vs Intel Xeon Gold 6240

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 Intel Xeon Gold 6240 clocks with 2.60 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 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 Intel Xeon Gold 6240 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s enabled.

The Microsoft XBox Series S has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6240 is 150 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 Intel Xeon Gold 6240 is at 24.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.