Microsoft
Xbox Series X
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
86
/ 100
From $499
VS
Nintendo Switch 2 wins by 4
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
Custom Tegra T239 · 7.9″ LCD HDR · 120 Hz
90
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Nintendo Switch 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series X lands at 86 and Nintendo Switch 2 at 90. That puts Nintendo Switch 2 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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
Pick Nintendo Switch 2 if…
- ✓First-party Nintendo library still unmatched
- ✓NVIDIA DLSS on TV-out via Ampere GPU
- ✓Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode
Xbox Series X 86
vs 90 Nintendo Switch 2
Score breakdown
Xbox Series X
86 performance 88
games 84
features 88
value 86
library 0
Nintendo Switch 2
90 performance 84
games 0
features 92
value 86
library 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xbox Series X | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT) | ▲ Custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 (8× ARM Cortex-A78C) |
| GPU | Custom RDNA 2, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, 12.155 TFLOPS | ▲ Custom Ampere, 12 SM / 1,536 CUDA cores, NVIDIA DLSS |
| RAM | ▲ 16 GB GDDR6 | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD | ▲ 256 GB UFS (microSD Express expandable) |
| Dimensions | 301 × 151 × 151 mm | — |
| Weight | 4.45 kg | — |
| Output | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable | — |
| Display | — | 7.9″ HDR LCD, 120 Hz VRR, 1920×1080 |
| Battery | — | 5,220 mAh (≈2–6.5 h) |
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
Nintendo Switch 2
Pros
- +First-party Nintendo library still unmatched
- +NVIDIA DLSS on TV-out via Ampere GPU
- +Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode
Cons
- −LCD not OLED at launch
- −Premium pricing for handheld class
- −Backwards compat mostly digital
FAQ: Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch 2
Which is better, Xbox Series X or Nintendo Switch 2? +
Nintendo Switch 2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xbox Series X worth the price? +
At $499, Xbox Series X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth the price? +
At $449, Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in library.
Does Xbox Series X or Nintendo Switch 2 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.