CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
Microsoft XBox Series S or Microsoft XBox Series S – 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 Microsoft XBox Series S 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 S, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket. The Google Tensor G2 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Google Tensor series.
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| AMD Ryzen 4000G |
Group |
Google Tensor G2 |
| 3 |
Generation |
2 |
| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
| Microsoft XBox Series S |
Name |
Google Tensor G2 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 |
Family |
Google Tensor |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Microsoft XBox Series S has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Microsoft XBox Series S is 3.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Google Tensor G2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.85 GHz.
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| None |
None |
4x Cortex-A55 |
| 16 |
Threads |
8 |
| 8x Zen 2 |
Cores |
None |
| None |
None |
2.35 GHz |
| 8 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
| normal |
Core architecture |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
| None |
None |
2x Cortex-X1 |
| Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
| None |
None |
2.85 GHz |
| No |
Overclocking |
No |
| None |
None |
2x Cortex-A78 |
| None |
None |
1.8 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
| 3.0 GHz |
Frequency |
None |
| 3.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
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Internal Graphics |
The Microsoft XBox Series S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Microsoft XBox Series S uses the AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series S), which has 1280 texture shaders and 20 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Google Tensor G2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. and 7 execution units.
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| 1280 |
Shaders |
-- |
| Q3/2021 |
Release date |
Q2/2021 |
| 7 nm |
Technology |
4 nm |
| 12 |
Direct X |
12 |
| 8.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
| -- |
Max. displays |
-- |
| 20 |
Execution units |
7 |
| 1.57 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.9 GHz |
| 1 |
Generation |
Vallhall 3 |
| -- |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
| AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series S) |
GPU name |
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| -- |
AI specifications |
Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS |
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AI hardware |
Google Tensor AI |
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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.
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| Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
| No |
AV1 |
Decode |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 10.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 224.0 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 12.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
No |
| GDDR6 |
Memory type |
LPDDR5-5500 |
| No |
ECC |
No |
| 10.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
12.0 GB |
| 2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
| 224.0 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
53.0 GB/s |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 10 W watts.
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| 65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
10 W |
| 100 °C |
Tjunction max |
-- |
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Technical details |
The Microsoft XBox Series S is manufactured using a 7 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Google Tensor G2 is manufactured using a 4 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
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| Q3/2020 |
Release date |
Q4/2022 |
| AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
None |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
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| 7 nm |
Technology |
4 nm |
| Chiplet |
Chip design |
Chiplet |
| -- |
Release price |
-- |
| Renoir (Zen 2) |
Architecture |
G2 |
| 8.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
4.0 MB |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Android |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) |
| -- |
Part Number |
-- |
| BGA |
Socket |
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| 0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
8.0 MB |
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