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00:00:00 – 00:11:38
The video discusses the detailed specifications of the new Xbox Series X, highlighting its powerful CPU and GPU capabilities. Ray tracing, improved load times, storage options, and the console's design are also key points. A comparison with the alleged PlayStation 5 specifications is mentioned, and the speaker expresses excitement for the console's release and competitiveness in the market.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the full specs revealed for the new Xbox Series X. The CPU is an 8-core Zen 2 running at 3.8 gigahertz, while the GPU is a custom 12 teraflops AMD rDNA 2. These specs represent a significant leap in technology and performance, making the Xbox Series X a powerful and innovative console. The speaker highlights the advancements in CPU architecture and the cutting-edge GPU capabilities, including ray tracing support for improved graphics performance.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses ray tracing in the context of upcoming console generations’ graphics capabilities. They highlight improvements in lighting and visuals demonstrated in games like Gears of War and Minecraft. The speaker also mentions alleged specifications for the PlayStation 5, noting potential differences in power compared to the Xbox Series X. Additionally, there is emphasis on the significant improvement in load times demonstrated in a tech demo for State of Decay 2 on the Xbox Series X, attributed to the use of an SSD and upgraded architecture.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, it is discussed that the console has a speed of 560 gigabytes a second and I/O throughput of 2.4 gigabytes a second raw and 4.8 gigabytes a second compressed. Storage capabilities are highlighted with the option to expand storage through a one terabyte expansion card, which is a custom NVMe SSD. External HDD support is mentioned with USB 3.2 compatibility, but Xbox Series X games must be run from the internal drive or expansion slot drives. The console features a 4K UHD Blu-ray drive to accommodate areas with limited internet connectivity.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the concept of using an expansion card for game delivery, detailing the Xbox Series X’s manufacturing process emphasizing the use of two main boards and a 130mm fan for cooling. They then talk about the controller, highlighting features like a USB-C charging port, Bluetooth Low Energy support, and dynamic latency input. The speaker praises the minor improvements and transition to USB-C, expressing anticipation for the console’s release and its competitiveness in the market.