Xbox Series X specifications (disc, Digital Edition and 2 TB)
Xbox Series X has a 12 TFLOPS GPU, 16 GB of GDDR6 and HDMI 2.1, and comes with a disc drive or as an all-digital Digital Edition. Here are its full specifications, the differences between versions and its power draw.
| Video | |
|---|---|
| HDMI cable for 4K 120 Hz | Ultra High Speed HDMI cable (HDMI 2.1); one is included[3] |
| History | |
| Release | 10 November 2020 (worldwide)[4,5] |
| Processor | |
| CPU | 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT), custom Zen 2[2,6] |
| GPU | 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, custom RDNA 2[2,6] |
| SoC die size / process | 360.45 mm², 7nm Enhanced[6] |
| Memory | 16 GB GDDR6, 320-bit bus[2,6] |
| Memory bandwidth | 10 GB @ 560 GB/s, 6 GB @ 336 GB/s[2] |
| Storage | |
| Internal storage (Carbon Black, disc) | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD[2] |
| Internal storage (1 TB Digital Edition) | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD[2] |
| Internal storage (2 TB Galaxy Black) | 2 TB custom NVMe SSD[2] |
| SSD I/O throughput | 2.4 GB/s raw, 4.8 GB/s compressed (hardware decompression)[2] |
| Expansion | Storage Expansion Card slot; USB external drives[2] |
| Optical drive | 4K UHD Blu-ray on Carbon Black and 2 TB Galaxy Black; none on the Digital Edition[2,7] |
| Playable discs (disc models) | Original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One games; DVD, Blu-ray, Ultra HD Blu-ray (Blu-ray Player app)[7] |
| Video | |
| Gaming resolution | Native 4K[2,7] |
| Performance target | Up to 120 FPS[2] |
| HDR | Up to 8K HDR; HDR10, Dolby Vision (video apps)[2,7] |
| HDMI features | ALLM, HDMI VRR, AMD FreeSync[2] |
| 4K at 120 Hz | Yes, with an HDMI 2.1 TV and an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable[3] |
| Audio | |
| Audio formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby TrueHD with Atmos, up to 7.1 L-PCM[2] |
| Connectivity | |
| HDMI | 1× HDMI 2.1 (output only)[2,7] |
| USB | 3× USB 3.1 Gen 1 (two rear, one front)[2,8] |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac dual band (Wi-Fi 5; no Wi-Fi 6)[2,7] |
| Ethernet | Gigabit (802.3 10/100/1000)[2] |
| Accessory radio | Dedicated dual-band Xbox Wireless radio[2] |
| Power | |
| Power draw | 153 W[9]Measured to the Games Console Voluntary Agreement procedure. |
| Power draw: shutdown / sleep / navigation | 0.5 W / 13 W / 48 W[9] |
| Average power in the field (games / apps) | 122 W / 51 W[10]Global averages from console power telemetry, measured at the wall socket. |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 15.1 × 15.1 × 30.1 cm[2] |
| Weight (disc) | 9.8 lb (≈4.4 kg)[2] |
| Weight (Digital Edition) | 7.9 lb (≈3.6 kg)[2] |
| Ventilation clearance | At least 4 cm (1.5 in) above the console[7] |
Three versions
Microsoft currently lists three Series X configurations with the same processor, memory and ports:
- Carbon Black, 1 TB SSD with 4K UHD Blu-ray drive;
- 1 TB Digital Edition in Robot White, no disc drive;
- 2 TB Galaxy Black Special Edition, with disc drive.
The Digital Edition and the 2 TB model were announced in June 2024 for that year’s holiday season. Both versions share the same 15.1 × 15.1 × 30.1 cm case. The disc version weighs 9.8 lb and the Digital Edition 7.9 lb.
Discs on the disc models
The drive reads original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One game discs. Movies on DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray need the Blu-ray Player app from the Store. Backward-compatible disc games are downloaded to the console, but the disc stays in the drive to play.
Microsoft also offers disc-to-digital licensing in select markets: inserting a supported Xbox One or Series X game disc can add a digital licence to the account. Xbox 360 and original Xbox discs aren’t eligible.
Power draw
Two Microsoft figures exist, measured differently. In the Games Console Voluntary Agreement test, Series X draws 153 W in active gameplay, 48 W on the home screen, 13 W in sleep and 0.5 W in Shutdown (energy saving) mode. Telemetry from consoles in homes averages 122 W while gaming and 51 W in apps, measured at the wall socket.
Ventilation
Microsoft asks for at least 4 cm (1.5 in) of free space above the console on an open stand, whether it stands vertically or lies flat.
How it compares with the smaller console: Xbox Series X vs Series S. Storage options: Xbox Series X|S storage expansion.
Sources
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- Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X Launch November 10 — Xbox Wire
- Xbox Series X and Series S — Wikipedia
- Xbox Series X: A Closer Look at the Technology Powering the Next Generation
- Xbox Series X|S FAQ
- Using the USB ports on your Xbox console
- About power options on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
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