Xbox Series X vs Xbox One X: What's the difference?

tháng 2 24, 2022

(Pocket-lint) - Microsoft has discontinued the Xbox One X and replaced it with the Xbox Series X, which offers gaming at up to 4K and 120fps and next-gen performance.

But what you probably want to know is that if you already own an Xbox One X, it's worth upgrading. And if you manage to find one of the cheap consoles, what are the main differences?

We compare the specs and features of both to help you decide.

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The design of the Xbox Series X deviates significantly from the norm. It is designed as a stand-alone device, but can also be placed on its side. It's considerably larger than the Xbox One X, however, so you'll need more space in a TV stand.

One of the reasons for its size and aesthetics is heat dissipation. The grille at the top allows for internal heat to dissipate, which is important as the processing chips inside get extremely hot and if adequate cooling measures are not taken you will find that the internal fan has to work harder - resulting in a very noisy machine and, worse, one that's prone to crashes.

Ditto for the Xbox One X, which can run loud at times for exactly the same reason, but its internal hardware is easier to keep cool as it's less specified and therefore has a slimmer, more conventional profile.

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The graphics hardware is of course different in the two machines. The Xbox Series X is a significant upgrade. It features a custom GPU with 12 teraflops of power and 52 compute units running at 1.825 GHz. This is basically the most powerful graphics processing chip in any console to date - even more powerful than the one in PS5.

In comparison, the Xbox One X has a similar custom GPU, but with 6 teraflops of power, 40 compute units, and a clock speed of 1.172 GHz.

Microsoft claims that the Series X is twice as powerful as the One X in terms of graphical capabilities.

Simply put, it runs almost every game natively in 4K 60fps, while the One X can only run a handful of titles natively in full 4K. And often you have to choose between 60 fps or 4K, not both. Some games also run at 120 fps on the Xbox Series X - that's how much potential it has.

It's also worth noting that Xbox Series X games can use real-time ray tracing technology to make in-game lighting more realistic. The Xbox One X does not support this feature.

CPU and memory

Like the GPU, the main processor sees a big jump between the two consoles. The Xbox Series X comes with a custom eight-core AMD processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, running at up to 3.8GHz per core.

The Xbox One X, on the other hand, also has a custom eight-core AMD processor, but it runs at a maximum of 2.3GHz per core. According to Xbox, this means the Series X is four times faster, more efficient and more powerful.

Additionally, the next-gen machine has 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, while the One X has 12GB of GDDR5 RAM.

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Another big leap comes in the storage solutions used in the new console.

The Xbox Series X uses SSD (Solid State Drive) storage, which is much faster for read/write transfers than traditional hard drive technology. It packs a 1TB SSD that offers some great benefits. Not only do games load faster, you can pause one game, start another, and quickly return to the original paused title.

The Xbox One X, on the other hand, comes with a 1TB hard drive, which is still powerful and reasonably fast for normal use. There is basically nothing wrong with that. However, the loading times are significantly slower both at startup and in a game in comparison.

Both consoles can be expanded (to store and play Xbox One, Xbox 360 and original Xbox games) via external USB 3.0 drives (3.1 on the Series X). Additionally, the Series X has a dedicated, proprietary drive connector on the back that allows users to connect an optional additional 1TB SSD unit that can hold additional Xbox Series X titles.

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A new version of the Xbox Wireless Controller comes with the Xbox Series X. It looks similar but has a "Share" button and the D-Pad design that's more like the Elite 2 Pro controller.

However, we haven't had any issues with the older Xbox controller - it's one of the best ever released - and the best news is you can use it on the Series X too.

games and accessories

All Xbox One games and accessories are compatible with Xbox Series X. And many Xbox Series X accessories, including the new wireless controller, are also backward compatible with Xbox One.

Xbox aims to release games for all Xbox consoles (from One and up) for several years. And as a bonus, some of the games will update instantly when installed on a Series X.

That could mean improved graphics and better loading times. Think of it much like the Xbox One X versus the One S - many current games have enhanced graphics when played on the One X.

Xbox's Game Pass Ultimate subscription service works on the Series X like it does on Xbox One.

home entertainment

Both consoles have a 4K Blu-ray drive and support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. All other streaming apps and entertainment services are similar on both.

One thing that might make a difference, though, is that the Xbox One X has HDMI 2.0 output, while the Xbox Series X comes with an HDMI 2.1 equivalent. This means the One X can't go beyond 4K HDR 60fps in terms of video output, while the Series X can go as high as 8K 120fps. That could be important if you're looking to buy an 8K TV in the near future.

Xbox Series X vs Xbox One X: Which is Best for You?

Ultimately, the main decision is whether you want to invest (heavily) in the future of gaming, or settle for the best the last generation has to offer.

The Xbox Series X is an extremely powerful, exciting console. But we also have a huge sweet spot for the Xbox One X.