PS4 Neo and Xbox Scorpio Comparison. We look at the details and speculations that are known so far.
Update: Here is an updated comparison.
At E3 2016, Microsoft presented their new planned Xbox. This console carries the codename “Scorpio,” is set to be released in 2017, and is expected to make a significant leap in performance. Can the PS4 Neo keep up?
Little is officially known about Son’s new powerhouse PS4 Neo – other than it will eventually be released. However, rumors and speculations surround the “high-end” PS4 in abundance.
PS4 Neo and Xbox Scorpio Comparison
Eurogamer has gathered and compared the known information and speculations about the new consoles of this generation.
PS4 Neo
- The PS4 Neo is said to have a CPU with 2.1 GHz. The current PS4 has 1.6 GHz.
- The GPU is expected to use 36 instead of 18 units, increasing the clock from 800 to 911 MHz.
- The GDDR5 memory of 8 GB is expected to transfer 218 GB/s instead of 176 GB/s.
This indicates that there will be significant improvements in graphics, while the CPU and memory will also experience boosts in performance.
Xbox Scorpio
Especially in terms of graphics, the PlayStation 4 outperforms the Xbox One. Microsoft aims to change the balance in their favor with the upcoming console and is gearing up for an offensive.
- For the processor, eight processing cores are expected to provide the performance. Eurogamer suspects a fast Jaguar processor or something equivalent.
- To achieve the performance of 6 teraflops (the Xbox One only has 1.3!), Eurogamer expects 56 or 60 compute units and a clock speed of 800 to 850 MHz. There is much speculation about how Microsoft will enable the high clock frequency.
- The Xbox Scorpio is expected to have a memory bandwidth of 320GB/second. It may also feature 12 GiB of GDDR5 memory.
If these numbers and specifications hold true, the Xbox Scorpio would significantly outperform the PS4 Neo. However, Microsoft will likely charge a premium for this technology: The Xbox Scorpio is expected to be sold at a “premium” price.
However, all official data should be waited for before judging a “clear winner.” Currently, Microsoft made the first move.
You can view Eurogamer’s detailed report here.
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