The main difference
In short, how the Xbox Series S differs from the X can be described in 5 points:
- Black Series X can run games at 4K resolution, Xbox Series S cannot.
- The White Series S is digital and does not have a floppy drive.
- The cost of the digital version is almost 2 times lower.
- Series S has less RAM.
- Series S dimensions are 60% smaller.
Both consoles support all new generation games.
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Both consoles support ray tracing.
Unlike Sony, which released two versions of PS5 with the same characteristics (just one without a Blu-Ray drive), Microsoft took a slightly different path – it not only removed the ability to play from the disc and cut some of the characteristics of the digital model of the set-top box, but also reduced it. the size.
4K resolution and ray tracing
Xbox Series X can display games in 4K resolution (the picture is much more detailed than standard HD). The S-Series doesn’t do that and uses 1440p, which is marginally better than HD.
All next generation games will run on both Microsoft consoles. Although the S version does not support 4K, Series S games can also run at up to 120fps.
Not all people have a 4K TV, and investing in a 4K-capable console doesn’t make sense for them. Why spend extra money when you can’t appreciate the benefits?
In a Microsoft blog, the developers explained the rationale behind creating a simpler version of the game console: “Many Xbox fans prefer FPS over resolution, so we wanted to create a console that didn’t require a 4K TV,” they wrote.
However, before making a purchase decision, consider that next-gen games will be built primarily with 4K and Series X in mind. Then the resolution will be downsized for Series S. In fact, the “best” version of the game will always be on the older model of the console.
Console specifications
| Specifications | Xbox series s | Xbox series x |
| CPU | 3.6GHz 8-core Custom Zen 2 processor (3.4GHz with SMT) | 3.6GHz 8-core Custom Zen 2 processor (3.4GHz with SMT) |
| GPU | 4 TERAFLOPS, 20 CU @ 1.565 GHz | 4 TERAFLOPS, 20 CU @ 1.565 GHz |
| RAM | 10 GB GDDR6 with 128-bit bus | 16 GB GDDR6 with 320-bit bus |
| HDD | 512 GB SSD | SSD 1 TB |
| Video | 1440p gaming resolution, up to 120fps | 4K gaming (up to 8K HDR), up to 120fps |
| Sound | L-PCM up to 7.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS 5.1 Dolby TrueHD with Atmos technology | L-PCM up to 7.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS 5.1 Dolby TrueHD with Atmos technology |
| Drive | No Drive | 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc Drive |
| Connectors and connections | HDMI 2.1 connector – 1 pc. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors x 3 Dual-band 802.11ac wireless connectivity. Ethernet 802.3 10/100/1000 | HDMI 2.1 connector – 1 pc. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors x 3 Dual-band 802.11ac wireless connectivity. Ethernet 802.3 10/100/1000 |
Here are the main differences in hardware:
Both have an 8-core AMD Zen 2 processor, but the Series X is slightly faster with the 3.8GHz processor compared to the 3.6GHz S-series processor.
The digital version has fewer GPU units (20 CUs at 1.565 GHz versus 52 CU Series X at 1.825 GHz), so the “X” version has a GPU power of 12 teraflops, while the “S” has only 4 teraflops.
The digital version of the box has 6 GB less GDDR6 RAM (10 GB versus 16 GB).
The older model is equipped with a 1TB NVMe SSD, while the S has a 512GB NVMe SSD.
