Rumors Suggest Xbox Next Aiming for 2027 Release Date; Specifications Partially Revealed

Recent reports suggest that the highly anticipated next-generation Xbox console could be aimed for a 2027 launch. This information has emerged from viral speculation within the gaming community and is primarily supported by a YouTube video from Moore’s Law is Dead, a channel known for its reliable leaks regarding gaming hardware, including details about the PlayStation 5 Pro and other upcoming technologies.

According to the video, various unnamed sources indicate that Microsoft is discussing a 2027 timeline with key industry partners. This news seems to align with prior leaks regarding the system’s APU (Accelerated Processing Unit), suggesting further developments are in the works.

Leaked Specifications for the Xbox Next AMD Magnus APU

In addition to the release timeframe, the video elaborated on potential specifications for the AMD Magnus APU that might be featured in the Xbox next-gen console. Here’s a summarized breakdown:

Rumored Specifications for Xbox Next (Magnus APU)
APU ARCHITECTURE (Chiplet Design)
Total Die Size	408 mm² (Full Size)
Chiplet 1 (SoC)	144 mm² (CPU Core, Video Out, AI Engine) – Node: TSMC N3P
Chiplet 2 (GPU)	264 mm² (Shared with desktop Radeon products) – Node: TSMC N3C or N3P (Unconfirmed)
GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT (GPU)
Compute Units (CUs)	68 RDNA5 CUs (Disabled from up to 70 CUs)
Shader Engines	4 Shader Engines (3 standard + 1 shared engine with either 8 or 16 CUs)
L2 Cache	At least 24 MB (5x the Xbox Series X)*
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Core Architecture	It was 6
Core Count	Up to 3 Zen 6 cores + 8 Zen 6c cores with shared 12MB L3 cache*
MEMORY AND POWER
Memory Bus	192-bit Memory Bus
Total RAM	Up to 48 GB GDDR7 (Options: 24 GB, 36 GB, 48 GB)
TDP (Estimation)	250W to 350W (60-70% increase compared to the PS6)*
NPU
NPU Architecture	110 TOPS (at 6W) or 46 TOPS (at 1.2W)*
AI Performance (TOPS)	110 TOPS (at 6W) or 46 TOPS (at 1.2W)*

While the potential specifications present an exciting look at what the Xbox Next might include, there are still uncertainties related to the final clock speeds for both the CPU and GPU, making direct performance comparisons with the upcoming PlayStation 6 challenging at this stage.

Even in ideal conditions, with peak performance estimates suggesting a TDP of 350W and GPU clock rates exceeding 3GHz, the Xbox Next is anticipated to have performance that surpasses the PlayStation 6 by about a third. Microsoft’s prior decisions to downscale clock speeds for the Xbox Series X indicate that a similar approach could be expected for the next generation, aiming for an efficient console design.

Overall, the Xbox Next could potentially provide a high-performance gaming experience, possibly yielding a 4K resolution at 144 FPS, especially when compared to the PlayStation 6’s 4K at 120 FPS with ray tracing. However, such differences may only be perceptible to discerning gamers with high-end setups.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_pjrZQDerw

AMD Magnus APU Full Leak: RDNA 5, Zen 6, 110 TOPS NPU = XBOX Next-Gen Console! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_pjrZQDerw)

While the insights from Moore’s Law is Dead offer intriguing possibilities, caution is advised given the speculative nature of the information. Until Microsoft officially unveils its next-gen console and provides detailed specifications, gamers should remain hopeful yet grounded in expectation for what lies ahead in the gaming landscape slated for 2027.

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