94points

Microsoft Xbox Series X

95points

Sony PlayStation 5

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89 facts in comparison

Microsoft Xbox Series X vs Sony PlayStation 5

Microsoft Xbox Series X
Sony PlayStation 5

Why is Microsoft Xbox Series X better than Sony PlayStation 5?

  • 8.57% faster CPU speed
    ?

    8 x 3.8 GHzvs8 x 3.5 GHz
  • 1.7 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance
    ?

    12 TFLOPSvs10.3 TFLOPS
  • 112 GB/s higher memory bandwidth
    ?

    560 GB/svs448 GB/s
  • 1024 more shading units
    ?

    3328vs2304
  • 16 more compute units
    ?

    52vs36
  • 175GB more internal storage
    ?

    1000GBvs825GB
  • 4 more controllers supported
    ?

    8vs4
  • 109 mm narrower
    ?

    151 mmvs260 mm

Why is Sony PlayStation 5 better than Microsoft Xbox Series X?

  • 138 more games available
    ?

    504vs366
  • 405 MHz faster GPU clock speed
    ?

    2230 MHzvs1825 MHz
  • Wi-Fi version
    ?

    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)vsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 1 more USB ports
    ?

    4vs3
  • 47 mm thinner
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    104 mmvs151 mm
  • Compatible with a motion-sensing controller(s)
    ?
  • Has an integrated touchpad
    ?
  • Supports VR
    ?

Price comparison

Microsoft Xbox Series X

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User reviews

Overall rating

Microsoft Xbox Series X
9.2
52 User reviews
Microsoft Xbox Series X
9.2/10
52 User reviews
Sony PlayStation 5
9.2
24 User reviews
Sony PlayStation 5
9.2/10
24 User reviews

Features

Quality of exclusive games

8.7/10
51 votes
9.4/10
23 votes

Backwards compatibility

9.4/10
51 votes
8.3/10
23 votes

Controller

9.1/10
52 votes
9.4/10
23 votes

Non-gaming apps

9.0/10
51 votes
9.0/10
23 votes

Quiet operation

9.1/10
51 votes
8.6/10
23 votes

Comments

Alien

Alien

1 year ago

10 / 10

The Series X is a beast and it keeps proving it

Alien

Alien

1 year ago

10 / 10

Pros

  • quick resume
  • fps boost, Smart delivery
  • emulates more than 60 retro consoles with RetroArch
  • fast download and installation speeds
  • efficient air flow
  • super quiet
  • backward compatible with all of previous gen consoles
  • easy storage expansion
  • high resolution, high framerates
  • tons of triple A games released and coming out in 2023

Cons

  • dashboard needs some work
12 users found this helpful
LukasXc

LukasXc

2 years ago

10 / 10

The most powerful console of all time

LukasXc

LukasXc

2 years ago

10 / 10

Great console, besides being the most powerful on the market, it also offers a service called Gamepass Ultimate which provides over 400 games including those from EA Games, and Microsoft's games can be played on Gamepass on the same day they're released.

Pros

  • Gamepass
  • Quick Resume
  • Most powerful
  • Best Online Network
  • More Game Studios
  • Full RDNA 2
  • Backward Compatibility
  • Exclusive Games
  • Cloud Game Support
  • Removable battery controller

Cons

    9 users found this helpful
    Ulises

    Ulises

    2 years ago

    10 / 10

    Great power, excellent gameplay

    Ulises

    Ulises

    2 years ago

    10 / 10

    Pros

    • The most powerful console on the market

    Cons

      7 users found this helpful

      Performance

      CPU speed

      8 x 3.8 GHz

      8 x 3.5 GHz

      The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
      floating-point performance

      12 TFLOPS

      10.3 TFLOPS

      Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
      RAM

      16GB

      16GB

      Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
      GPU clock speed

      1825 MHz

      2230 MHz

      The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
      supports ray tracing
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
      I/O throughput

      2.4 GB/s

      5.5 GB/s

      I/O throughput refers to the bandwidth of the internal storage. Storage that supports faster data transmission speeds results in quicker load times.
      GDDR version

      GDDR6

      GDDR6

      Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
      Is an NVMe SSD
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      NVMe SSDs use the PCIe interface, which has a higher bandwidth than the SATA interface. This results in much faster read/write speeds compared to SSDs which use the SATA interface.
      memory bandwidth

      560 GB/s

      448 GB/s

      A higher memory bandwidth means the memory can be accessed faster and therefore data can be retrieved quicker, having a positive effect on the performance.

      General info

      Type

      Home

      Home

      The type of game console.
      The resolution represents the amount of pixels that make up the image. It is a key indicator of image quality, with higher resolutions providing sharper and more detailed images.
      Hard drive is replaceable
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      The internal hard drive can be replaced by the user, for example if you wish to upgrade to a larger storage capacity.
      Has an internal power supply
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      Devices with an internal power supply are desirable as they don't require a large external "power brick" on the cable. It’s more aesthetically pleasing and an advantage if you have limited space.
      internal storage

      1000GB

      825GB

      The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
      Is region free
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      Region free devices allow you to play games from different continents. This enables you to collect a larger game library, and you could play games before they are released in your region.
      thickness

      151 mm

      104 mm

      The thickness (or depth) of the product.
      width

      151 mm

      260 mm

      The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
      height

      301 mm

      390 mm

      The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.

      Connectivity

      has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
      supports Wi-Fi
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
      Wi-Fi version

      Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

      Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

      The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
      is DLNA-certified
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      All DLNA-certified products are compatible with one another. When different devices are connected to the same network, data can be transferred easily between them.
      With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
      has an HDMI output
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
      HDMI version

      HDMI 2.1

      HDMI 2.1

      Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
      Bluetooth version

      Microsoft Xbox Series X: Not applicable

      5.1

      Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
      has an external memory slot
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.

      Features

      Consoles which have more games offer more choice to the user. It is also an indicator of how popular a console is.
      number of exclusive games

      Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Microsoft Xbox Series X)

      24

      Exclusive games are only available to that game console producer.
      has voice commands
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
      backwards compatibility
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      With backwards compatibility, you can play games from the previous generation (or several generations) of console.
      Can play games while they download
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
      supports quick resume
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      Quick resume is a feature that allows you to switch between several running games with practically zero loading times.
      supports Discord voice chat
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      It supports Discord Voice, allowing you to chat with people on other platforms such as PC and mobile.
      Supports 3D audio
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      3D audio provides a more immersive soundscape than traditional surround sound technologies, allowing you to pinpoint the exact direction that sounds are coming from.
      supports Dolby Vision
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      Dolby Vision is an HDR format that supports greater color depth and brightness than HDR10/HDR10+. It uses dynamic metadata so that each frame can have its own settings for contrast, brightness, and colors, which results in lifelike images.

      Controllers

      More controllers allows you to have more people playing at a time.
      has adaptive triggers
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      Special motors in the controller can adjust the tension of the trigger buttons, adding to the feeling of immersion. For example, the triggers can become harder to press down as a player’s character sprints and becomes fatigued.
      Compatible with a motion-sensing controller(s)
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      A motion controller is a type of game controller that utilizes sensors (such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and other types of sensors) to track motion and provide input.
      Has a wireless controller
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      The device controllers connect to the console wirelessly, allowing for a tangle free gaming experience.
      The more analog sticks, the more complex the input can be.
      has an integrated touchpad
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.
      Has dual force feedback
      Microsoft Xbox Series X
      Sony PlayStation 5
      With dual force feedback the controller has realistic vibrations, allowing you to feel the direction from which the impact is coming.
      A lighter controller puts less strain on the hands while playing.
      The more buttons the device has, the more complex the input can be.

      Miscellaneous

      maximum amount of external memory supported

      1000GB

      Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

      The maximum amount of external storage memory supported by the the device.

      Price comparison

      Microsoft Xbox Series X

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