Comparing Next-Gen PS6 & Xbox Rumored Specs: Which Is More Powerful?

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It seems that the next wave of console gaming might be right around the corner, as some anticipate the debut of the new PlayStation and Xbox consoles as early as 2027. Known internally as “Orion” for the upcoming PlayStation 6 and “Magnus” for the next-gen Xbox, these devices are expected to surpass their predecessors in terms of performance due to recent whispers about their specifications. These leaks have also sparked speculation about which console will be more powerful.

The data we’ve gathered originates from multiple sources, such as trustworthy leakers like the YouTube channel “Moore’s Law Is Dead” and online documents. Additionally, certain details, like the RAM capacity on each console, have been theoretically discussed by industry insiders or obtained from an AMD presentation. However, it’s important to note that the authenticity of these rumors can fluctuate, and it’s possible (even likely) that some of these stats may change when the PS6 and next Xbox are officially unveiled.

PS6 & Next-Gen Xbox Rumored Specs Explained

The anticipated specifications for the upcoming PS6 and Xbox “Magnus” gaming consoles have been circulating, with various tech outlets reporting on the potential CPU, GPU, GPU clock speed, RAM, and Power system specifications as well as their purported performance targets and key focus areas. If you’re not familiar with these terms, don’t fret. A brief explanation of each specification and its impact on console performance will be provided just below the lists.

This version aims to make the information more conversational and easier to understand for a broader audience while maintaining the original context.

PlayStation 6 (Orion) Rumored Specs:

  • CPU: 8-Core AMD Zen 6
  • GPU:40–48 RDNA 5 compute units
  • GPU Clock Speed: 3+ GHz 
  • RAM: GDDR7 SDRAM with a 160-bit or 192-bit bus, 24 GB of RAM is speculated 
  • Power: Around 160W Thermal Design Power (TDP) (Lower than the PS5)

Performance Targets:

  • 3x Faster Rasterization than the PS5
  • Up to 10x faster ray racing than the PS5

Rumored Focus Points:

  • Power efficiency, cost constraints, and improved ray tracing

Xbox “Magnus” Rumored Specs:

  • CPU: 11-Core AMD Zen 6
  • GPU:68 RDNA 5 compute units
  • GPU Clock Speed: Not Specified
  • RAM: GDDR7 SDRAM with a 192-bit bus, 24 GB of RAM is speculated 
  • Power: Not Specified

Performance Targets:

  • Native 4k at 120 FPS
  • Up to double the performance of a PS5 Pro

Rumored Focus Points:

  • Modular design for a “family of devices”

In simpler terms, what exactly does all this technical jargon imply? When you’ve assembled a computer or glanced at the system prerequisites on a video game’s sales page, you may be familiar with some of the device names listed in the specifications.

  • A CPU, or “Central Processing Unit”, or just “Processor,” is essentially the brain of your device. It determines how quickly your console can “think,” performing complex actions, executing instructions, performing calculations, and managing the overall operation of your system. The more “Cores” your CPU has, the better.
  • A GPU is very similar, but it’s designed specifically for rendering visuals. Think of it as a brain designed to take the workload off of your CPU by strictly handling the processing of images. It renders your graphics and does it much better than a CPU and allows the CPU to handle other tasks, such as calculating AI behavior and other non-visual gaming logic.
  • A GPU’s clock speed is a measure of how many instructions the GPU can execute per second, which is usually measured in gigahertz (GHz). The faster your clock speed, the better.
  • RAM, or “random access memory,” is like a short-term memory storage for your system’s CPU that stores information needed to complete tasks. To simplify, typically, the more RAM a system has, the faster it loads things. Large, open-world games generally require a lot of RAM to play.
  • The Thermal Design Power (TDP) of a system is a measure of how much power the system can generate and is generally used to determine the range a consumer might use in power when using the console. A lower TDP is better.

Will The PS6 Or Xbox “Magnus” Be More Powerful?

According to current information, it appears that the Xbox “Magnus” may outshine the PS6 in terms of specifications, suggesting a potential advantage for the Xbox “Magnus”.

Despite some details like the GPU clock speed and power supply of the Xbox remaining undisclosed, fuelling rumors and guesswork, it’s evident that the GPU and CPU of the “Magnus” suggest that this system is more powerful than its predecessors.

According to an AMD report, both systems are utilizing AMD’s CPU and GPU architecture. However, it seems that the Xbox system is primarily focusing on using more potent versions of each device. The CPU of the Xbox, reportedly, will have 11 cores compared to the PlayStation’s eight, offering increased computational power. Moreover, the Xbox’s RDNA 5 compute units are said to outperform the PS6’s rumored 40-48, providing a significant advantage in graphical prowess as well.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve been hearing whispers about the upcoming PS6 and the new Xbox, but let’s be clear, these are just rumors for now. Even though some details have leaked from reliable sources, things can still shift as we inch closer to their official release dates. So, take everything you hear with a pinch of salt!

In the absence of any new information or modifications, it’s reasonable to expect that the upcoming Xbox console of the next generation will likely outperform the PlayStation 6 when it comes to performance.

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2025-08-12 01:42