Microsoft XBox Series X | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS | |
CPU comparisonMicrosoft XBox Series X or AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Microsoft XBox Series X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Microsoft XBox Series X was released in Q3/2020. The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS was released in Q1/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (70) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
AMD Ryzen 4000G (22) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H (20) |
3 | Generation | 5 |
Renoir (Zen 2) | Architecture | Rembrandt (Zen 3+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Microsoft XBox Series X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Microsoft XBox Series X is 3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS is at 3.30 GHz (5.00 GHz). |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.00 GHz |
3.66 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Microsoft XBox Series X or AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X) | GPU | AMD Radeon 680M |
1.83 GHz | GPU frequency | 2.00 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.40 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 9 |
7 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
52 | Compute units | 12 |
3328 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
10 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
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 X) | GPU | AMD Radeon 680M |
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 |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Microsoft XBox Series X can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 560.0 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS |
GDDR6 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-4800 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
560.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
23.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 23.6 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Microsoft XBox Series X is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 54 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Microsoft XBox Series X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS is manufactured in 6 nm and has a 20.00 MB cache. |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS |
7 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA | Socket | FP7 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X) @ 1.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
AMD Radeon 680M @ 2.40 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS |
Unknown | Unknown |