Microsoft Released the Details of the Xbox Series X
Daniel Johnson — March 17, 2020 — Tech
Microsoft recently released more information about the technical details of its upcoming gaming console, the Xbox Series X. The details were released through the company website, where the hardware aspects of the console were revealed. Overall, the new hardware will impress consumers, and bring the company into the next generation of console gaming capabilities.
One of the notable aspects of the Xbox Series X is that it will be powered by an AMD Zend 2 processor, which will have eight cores of 3.8GHz, and one of the cores will be dedicated to the most basic functions. In total, the system will have 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, where 10GB will be used for in-game bandwidth, and the other 6GB will be sued for lesser tasks, like running the console's operating system.
Image Credit: Microsoft
One of the notable aspects of the Xbox Series X is that it will be powered by an AMD Zend 2 processor, which will have eight cores of 3.8GHz, and one of the cores will be dedicated to the most basic functions. In total, the system will have 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, where 10GB will be used for in-game bandwidth, and the other 6GB will be sued for lesser tasks, like running the console's operating system.
Image Credit: Microsoft
Trend Themes
1. Next-gen Console Hardware - Developing next-gen gaming consoles with more impressive and powerful hardware capabilities creates potential opportunities for gaming companies to improve and evolve their gaming technology.
2. AMD Zend 2 Processor - Using an AMD Zend 2 processor in gaming consoles unlocks opportunities for more powerful and efficient processing capabilities in other industries, such as artificial intelligence, scientific research and data analytics.
3. GDDR6 RAM - The use of GDDR6 RAM for in-game bandwidth and other tasks in gaming consoles could pave the way for faster and smoother data processing in other industries such as virtual reality, healthcare, and self-driving cars.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Enhancing gaming technology could continue to shake up the gaming industry and lead to greater immersive gameplay, brand new gaming genres and greater revenue.
2. Artificial Intelligence - Optimizing processor capabilities through gaming hardware advancements can spark possibilities for more efficient AI and robotic technologies in various industries.
3. Virtual Reality - Gaming consoles with GDDR6 RAM can reshape the virtual reality industry by providing faster, more immersive experiences.
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