Xbox Series X Review
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
Specdex verdict Microsoft's Xbox Series X is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Microsoft's flagship console — 52 CU RDNA 2 GPU at 12.155 TFLOPS, custom Zen 2 octa-core at 3.8 GHz, 16 GB GDDR6, 1 TB NVMe SSD. Launched November 10, 2020 at $499.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Xbox Series X versus its closest rivals
- +12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- +Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- +4K up to 120 Hz output
- −Few Xbox-exclusive system sellers
- −Dashboard UX ageing
- −Storage expansion cards pricey
Who's the Xbox Series X for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $499 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 86 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Xbox Series X.
- Console
- Controller
- HDMI 2.1 cable
- Power cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Verified against Microsoft · 2026-05-11| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 301 × 151 × 151 mm |
| Weight | 4.45 kg |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Output | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable |
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