Microsoft
Xbox Series X
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
86
/ 100
From $499
VS
PlayStation 5 wins by 2
Sony
PlayStation 5
2020
88
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
PlayStation 5 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series X lands at 86 and PlayStation 5 at 88. That puts PlayStation 5 ahead by 2 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 PlayStation 5 if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Xbox Series X 86
vs 88 PlayStation 5
Score breakdown
Xbox Series X
86 performance 88
games 84
features 88
value 86
PlayStation 5
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xbox Series X | PlayStation 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT) | — |
| GPU | Custom RDNA 2, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, 12.155 TFLOPS | — |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 | — |
| Storage | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD | — |
| Dimensions | 301 × 151 × 151 mm | — |
| Weight | 4.45 kg | — |
| Output | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable | — |
| Release year | — | 2020 |
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
PlayStation 5
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5
Which is better, Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5? +
PlayStation 5 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 PlayStation 5 worth the price? +
At $499, PlayStation 5 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 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.