Microsoft XBox Series S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Microsoft XBox Series S and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (67) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD Ryzen 4000G (22) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (2) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Renoir (Zen 2) | Architecture | Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy clocks with 3.36 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
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 | 3.36 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
-- | B-Core | 2.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A715/A710 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 3x Cortex-A510 |
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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 780 @ 26 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
1.57 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | 8 |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
20 | Compute units | -- |
1280 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
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 |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 67.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
GDDR6 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8400 |
10 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
224.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 67.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is --. 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-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, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series S) @ 1.57 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Qualcomm Adreno 740 @ 0.72 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Microsoft XBox Series S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
Unknown | Unknown |