AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Microsoft XBox Series X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Microsoft XBox Series X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the Microsoft XBox Series X, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Name Microsoft XBox Series X
AMD Ryzen 7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The 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 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
16 Threads 16
8x Cores 8x Zen 2
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
3.85 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.66 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X does not have integrated graphics.
The Microsoft XBox Series X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Microsoft XBox Series X uses the AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X), which has 3328 texture shaders
and 52 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 3328
-- Release date Q3/2021
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 10.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 52
-- GPU frequency 1.83 GHz
-- Generation 1
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 560.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type GDDR6
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 560.0 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Microsoft XBox Series X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q3/2020
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
12 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
320 $ Release price --
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
17588
17588
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
17455
17455

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
10650
10650
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
9971
9971

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
7358
7358
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
7100
7100

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
4062
4062
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
3951
3951

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1142
1142
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1071
1071

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1070
1070
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1062
1062

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
431
431
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
411
411

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Microsoft XBox Series X in leaderboards