Microsoft Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X is Microsoft's 12-teraflop flagship with Quick Resume, broad backwards compatibility and day-one Game Pass access.
- Brand
- Microsoft
- Category
- Gaming Consoles
- Released
- 2020
- Price
- $649
- VersusAnything Score
- 48/100
Key features
- 12 TFLOPS GPU
- Game Pass day-one releases
- Best backwards compatibility
Best for players who value Game Pass and the ability to play four generations of Xbox games.
Xbox Series X specifications
| GPU power | 12.15 TFLOPS |
|---|---|
| CPU | 8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz |
| Max output | 4K at up to 120 fps, 8K capable |
| Storage | 1,000 GB |
| Disc drive | Yes (4K Blu-ray) |
| Portable | No |
| Weight | 4.45 kg |
| Key exclusives | Halo, Forza, Starfield, Gears, plus Game Pass |
| Price (USD, 2025 list) | $649 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (35%)
- Storage (15%)
- Portability (10%)
- Value (40%)
Scored against every console in our database using the gaming consoles weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 12 TFLOPS GPU
- Game Pass day-one releases
- Best backwards compatibility
- Strong performance score (83/100 within gaming consoles)
- Strong storage score (83/100 within gaming consoles)
Cons
- Weaker portability score (0/100 within gaming consoles)
- Weaker value score (17/100 within gaming consoles)
Compare Xbox Series X against
Alternatives to Xbox Series X
- Sony PlayStation 5 48/100
- Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition 61/100
- Sony PlayStation 5 Pro 53/100
- Microsoft Xbox Series S 62/100
- Nintendo Switch 2 49/100
- Valve Steam Deck OLED 29/100
Sources
- Xbox Series X: Microsoft official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.