Project Helix Will Have 30 Percent More, 65 Percent Faster CUs Than Xbox Series X – Rumor

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A recent analysis by Moore’s Law is Dead not only outlined the expected capabilities of the PlayStation 6, but also detailed the core specifications of Microsoft’s next Xbox, currently known as Project Helix. The analysis compared the performance of Project Helix’s AMD Magnus APU to the PS6’s Orion chip, and estimated how much more powerful the new Xbox will be compared to the Xbox Series X.

Although the new Magnus chip will only have about 30% more processing power than the previous version, significant improvements in the updated RDNA 5 architecture will deliver a substantial performance increase. According to reports, each processing unit will be approximately 65% faster than those found in the Xbox Series X. Because of this, analysts predict Microsoft will aim for frame rates exceeding 120 FPS.

Microsoft has previously indicated its next console will be a high-end, expensive product. Considering the cost of the internal components, and that AMD plans to sell a similar graphics card for around $550, Microsoft could theoretically sell the console for about $900 if they just covered their costs. However, if Microsoft wants to make a profit, the console will likely cost between $999 and $1200.

During the same video, the YouTuber also discussed the PS6. They explained that the new console’s Orion processor will be much smaller than the current one, Magnus – 280 square millimeters versus 408 square millimeters. Because Magnus is larger, it will also be more expensive to manufacture than Orion.

The processor in the Magnus APU is predicted to be stronger than the one in the PS6, as it will use complete Zen 6 cores, while the PS6 is expected to use a slightly less powerful Zen 6c version. However, the actual performance difference likely won’t be huge. Reports suggest Microsoft anticipates significant software demands with Project Helix, which appears to blend console and PC gaming features.

Magnus will be powered by a GPU featuring 68 RDNA 5 compute units. This GPU includes 4 shader engines, each with two shader arrays, and at least 24MB of L2 cache. The system will utilize a 192-bit memory bus and can support up to 48GB of GDDR7 RAM. Additionally, it will feature a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of performing up to 110 trillion operations per second at 6 watts, or 46 trillion operations per second at 1.2 watts.

Both Microsoft and Sony are still considering whether to postpone the launch of their new gaming consoles. While changing plans can be costly for companies, recent reports suggest the current shortage of memory chips should ease up by the end of next year.

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2026-03-06 19:41