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Xbox Series S — Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target
Microsoft

Xbox Series S

Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target

82
/ 100
From $299
VS
Xbox Series X wins by 4
Xbox Series X — 52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
Microsoft

Xbox Series X

52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz

86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Xbox Series X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series S lands at 82 and Xbox Series X at 86. That puts Xbox Series X ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xbox Series S if…

  • ✓Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
  • ✓Compact white form factor
  • ✓120 FPS target at lower resolutions

Pick Xbox Series X if…

  • ✓12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
  • ✓Game Pass library + Quick Resume
  • ✓4K up to 120 Hz output
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Features

Xbox Series X

Compared on the features sub-score

Xbox Series X leads on features (88 vs 86).

Performance

Xbox Series X

Compared on the performance sub-score

Xbox Series X leads on performance (88 vs 80).

Games

Tie

Compared on the games sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Xbox Series S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xbox Series S more score per dollar ($299 vs $499).

Xbox Series S 82
vs
86 Xbox Series X

Score breakdown

Xbox Series S
82
performance 80
games 84
features 86
value 92
Xbox Series X
86
performance 88
games 84
features 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Xbox Series S versus Xbox Series X — full spec comparison
Spec Xbox Series S Xbox Series X
CPU
Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz with SMT)
Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT)
GPU
Custom RDNA 2, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz, 4.006 TFLOPS
Custom RDNA 2, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, 12.155 TFLOPS
RAM
10 GB GDDR6 (8 GB @ 224 GB/s + 2 GB @ 56 GB/s)
▲ 16 GB GDDR6
Storage
▲ 512 GB internal SSD
1 TB custom NVMe SSD
Output
1440p target up to 120 FPS
4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable
Dimensions
275 × 151 × 65 mm
301 × 151 × 151 mm
Weight
▲ 1.93 kg
4.45 kg

Xbox Series S

Pros
  • +Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
  • +Compact white form factor
  • +120 FPS target at lower resolutions
Cons
  • −512 GB SSD fills fast
  • −10 GB total RAM splits between 8 GB fast + 2 GB slow
  • −No disc drive

Xbox Series X

Pros
  • +12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
  • +Game Pass library + Quick Resume
  • +4K up to 120 Hz output
Cons
  • −Few Xbox-exclusive system sellers
  • −Dashboard UX ageing
  • −Storage expansion cards pricey

FAQ: Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series X

Which is better, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X? +

Xbox Series X scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xbox Series S worth the price? +

At $299, Xbox Series S delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.

Is Xbox Series X worth the price? +

At $499, Xbox Series X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Does Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for features, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X? +

Xbox Series X — leads on features (88 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X? +

Xbox Series X — leads on performance (88 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.