Microsoft’s New Xbox Series X Models Feature Smaller Chip and Advanced Cooling Technology
Smaller Chip, Bigger Performance for Xbox Series X
Microsoft’s latest Xbox Series X models have introduced a 6nm system-on-a-chip (SoC), enhancing efficiency while reducing power consumption by approximately 10 watts at idle compared to the original model. Notable changes in the motherboard include a simplified design with no SSD shield, catering to the new discless format.
Innovative Cooling Solutions
The cooling system has also seen significant upgrades; instead of a vapor chamber, the new designs incorporate a traditional copper heat pipe, ensuring effective heat management without sacrificing performance.
Technology Impact Efficiently
- Idle power consumption: Original Xbox Series X - 61 watts; New discless model - 38 watts.
- Gaming power usage: Original at 167 watts; 2TB model at 151 watts.
These modifications not only promise to save Microsoft on manufacturing costs but also enhance performance for Xbox Cloud Gaming, leveraging the new efficiencies in their data centers.
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