PlayStation 5 teardown: An up-close look at the console interior hardware

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Microsoft Xbox Series X and Series S specs and features | CPU, GPU, Memory, Storage, IO, Audio, Video, Dimensions, Weight

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 Microsoft Xbox Series X (2020)

Component	Specification
Processor	8x Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.66 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU
Graphics	12.155 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU
Die Size	360.45 mm2
Process	7nm Enhanced
Memory	16 GB GDDR6 w/ 320mb bus
Memory Bandwidth	10 GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s
Internal Storage	1 TB Custom NVME SSD
I/O Throughput	2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)
Expandable Storage	1 TB Expansion Card (matches internal storage exactly)
External Storage	USB 3.2 External HDD Support
Optical Drive	4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive
Performance Target	4K @ 60 FPS, up to 4K @ 120 FPS, 8K @ 60 FPS
Color	Matte Black
Size	301mm x 151mm x 151mm
Release date	Holiday 2020

Microsoft Xbox Series S (2020)

Component	Specification
Processor	8x Cores @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU
Graphics	4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU
Memory	10 GB GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	8 GB @ 224 GB/s, 2GB @ 56 GB/s
Internal Storage	512 GB Custom NVME SSD
I/O Throughput	2.4 GB/s uncompressed, 4.8 GB/s compressed
Expandable Storage	1 TB Expansion Card (matches internal storage exactly)
External Storage	USB 3.2 External HDD Support
Optical Drive	None, digital-only
Performance Target	1440p @ 60 FPS, up to 120 FPS
Color	Robot White, Black
Dimensions	Unknown (60% smaller than Xbox Series X)
Price	$299, £249, €299
Release date	November 10, 2020

Sony Playstation 5 specs and features | CPU, GPU, Memory, Storage, IO, Audio, Video, Dimensions, Weight

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Component	Specification
CPU	x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 8 Cores / 16 Threads at 3.5GHz (variable frequency)
GPU	Ray Tracing Acceleration Up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)
GPU Architecture	AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine
Memory/Interface	16GB GDDR6/256-bit
Memory Bandwidth	448GB/s
Internal Storage	Custom 825GB SSD
IO Throughput	5.5GB/s (Raw), Typical 8-9GB/s (Compressed)
Expandable Storage	NVMe SSD Slot
External Storage	USB HDD Support
Optical Drive (optional)	Ultra HD Blu-ray (66G/100G) ~10xCAV BD-ROM (25G/50G) ~8xCAV BD-R/RE (25G/50G) ~8x CAV DVD ~3.2xCLV
PS5 Game Disc	Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc
Audio	"Tempest" 3D AudioTech
Video Out	HDMI Out port Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver 2.1)
Dimensions	PS5 - 390mm x 104mm x 260mm (width x height x depth) PS5 Digital Edition - 390mm x 92mm x 260mm (width x height x depth)
Weight	PS5 - 4.5kg PS5 Digital Edition - 3.9kg
Power	PS5 - 350W PS5 Digital Edition - 340W
Input / Output	USB Type-A port (Hi-Speed USB) USB Type-A port (Super Speed USB 10Gbps) x2 USB Type-C port (Super Speed USB 10Gbps)
Networking	Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1

PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X: Tech specifications, differences and design

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For generations, the visual design of the Xbox and Playstation consoles did not bring much interest to the consumer, the rivalry was more directed towards the interior, the power of the console. Traditionally the new consumer opted for the console that he thought had better computing power or the games that exist for that console. But now, something interesting has happened, the visual design of the console could have a big impact on the choice of the console, with both manufacturers opting for a radically different aspect. The Xbox Series X with a minimalist design, without curves, all dark in a box shape, and the PlayStation 5 with a futuristic design, with curves, opposite colors, and a blue backlight.



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Durante gerações, o design visual das consolas Xbox e Playstation, não trazia grande interesse para o consumidor, a rivalidade era mais direccionada para o poder interior da consola. Tradicionalmente o novo consumidor optava pela consola que lhe achava ter melhor poder computacional ou os jogos que existem para essa consola. Mas agora, aconteceu algo interessante, o design visual da consola poderá ter grande impacto na escolha da consola, com ambos os fabricantes a optarem por um aspecto radicalmente diferente. A Xbox Series X com um design minimalista, sem curvas, toda escura em forma de caixa, e a PlayStation 5 com um design futurista, com curvas, cores opostas, e retro-iluminação azul.

Technology comparison: PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X

Feature	PlayStation 5	Xbox Series X
Price	TBA	TBA
Release Date	Holiday 2020	Holiday 2020
Optical Drive	4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive	4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive
Game DVR	TBA	TBA
RAM	16GB GDDR6 RAM (256-bit)	16 GB GDDR6 RAM
Memory Bandwidth	448GB/s	10GB at 560GB/s, 6GB at 335GB/s
CPU	8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5HGz	8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.8GHz (3.6GHz with SMT)
GPU	Custom AMD Radeon RDNA Navi 10.28 Teraflops, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz - (Supports Ray Tracing and 3D Audio via Tempest Engine)	Custom AMD Radeon RNDA Navi 12 Teraflops, 52 CUs at 1.825GHz - (Supports DirectX Ray Tracing)
Video Output	4K, 120hz refresh rate, 8K Support	Native 4K, 8K Support, Up to 120hz
Peak GPU Shader Throughput	TBA	Variable Rate Shading (prioritizing individual shading)
Data Transfer Speed (I/O Throughput)	5.5GB/S (Raw), 8-9GB/S (Compressed)	2.4gB/s (Raw), 4.8GB/s (Compressed)
Storage	Custom 825GB SSD Storage Drive	1 TB NVMe SSD Storage Drive
External Storage	NVMe SSD Slot, USB HDD Support	Seagate Proprietary External 1TB SSD Expansion Card, USB 3.2 HDD Support
Removable Hard Drive	TBA	TBA
Cloud Storage	TBA	TBA
Play As You Download	TBA	TBA
Remote Download	TBA	TBA
Account Access from Multiple Consoles	TBA	TBA
Mandatory Game Installs	TBA	TBA
Required Internet Connection	TBA	TBA
Used Game Fee	TBA	No
Digital game sharing or gifting	TBA	TBA
Backwards Compatibility	PlayStation 4 Games, PSVR	Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Accessories
Streaming Game Service	Remote Play (TBA)	Project xCloud
Quick Resume	TBA	Support multiple games at once
Cross Game Chat	TBA	TBA
Motion Control	TBA	TBA
Second Screen	TBA	TBA
Voice Commands	TBA	TBA
Subscription Service	PlayStation Plus	Xbox Live
USB	TBA	Front: One Type-A USB Port Rear: 1TB External SSD Slot
Live Streaming	TBA	TBA
Reputation Preservation	TBA	TBA
Web Connection	TBA	Ethernet
BlueTooth	TBA	Yes (Plus Radio Connection for Controllers)
Wi-Fi Direct (for Device Connection)	TBA	TBA
A/V Hookups	8K Support	Native 4K, 8K Support, 2 HDMI 2.1 Ports
IR	TBA	TBA
Power Supply (PSU)	TBA	TBA
Near Field Communication (NFC)	TBA	TBA
Region Locked	TBA	TBA