Microsoft XBox Series X vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Microsoft XBox Series X or Microsoft XBox Series X – 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 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.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen 4000G Group AMD Ryzen 5000
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Microsoft XBox Series X Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
AMD Ryzen 7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
16 Threads 12
8x Zen 2 Cores 6x
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
3.66 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal 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.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X does not have integrated graphics.
3328 Shaders --
Q3/2021 Release date --
7 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
10.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
52 Execution units --
1.83 GHz GPU frequency --
1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X) GPU name
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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
GDDR6 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
560.0 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Microsoft XBox Series X 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 AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q3/2020 Release date Q4/2020
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 299 $
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 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 100-000000065
BGA Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
21955
21955
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
17455
17455

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
10988
10988
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
10650
10650

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
8420
8420
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
7358
7358

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
4562
4562
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
4062
4062

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1593
1593
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1142
1142

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1572
1572
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1070
1070

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
604
604
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
431
431