As we inch closer and closer to the release Microst and Sony’s next generation consoles, more and more rumors about the systems are finding their way into the mainstream. The most up-to-date reports suggest that the Xbox Series X may be more powerful than the PlayStation 5.
According to Dexerto.com, the next Xbox will have a GPU (graphics processor) that is 30% faster than the PS5. They report a leak that shows the Xbox Series X as having an AMD RDNA with 56 CUs at 1.7Ghz, whereas the PS5 has an AMD RDNA with 36 CUs at 2Ghz.
VG24/7 suggests that the newest leak may be from a member AMD’s testing team who posted test results.
If these reports are true, this may lead to the Xbox Series X releasing at a higher price point than the PS5.
Separate rumors from this week suggest that the PS5 may include a new engine that allows for backward compatibility with PlayStation 1 through PlayStation 5 titles; however, this rumor, as reported by ComicBook.com, sources streamer HipHopGamer, calling the reliability into question.
Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are slated to release for the Holiday season 2020. More information could likely be announced during E3 in June 2020.