AMD Xbox One X GPU

AMD Xbox One X GPU is a 16nm console-class graphics processor built around the GCN 2.0 architecture, featuring the Scorpio chip with 7,000 million transistors on a 359 mm² die. It delivers 6.001 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 6.001 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio, paired with 12 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit bus, yielding 326.4 GB/s of bandwidth and a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The chip operates at a 150 W TDP, supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.1, and outputs video through a single HDMI 2.0b port, with production status listed as end-of-life.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals data for this GPU is empty, meaning no direct comparative scores or deltaPct values are available from the FACT PACK. Consequently, positional analysis against specific rival products cannot be performed using numeric deltas. The percentileVsAllGpus field places this chip at the 50th percentile, indicating it sits exactly at the median of all GPUs in the benchmark database, neither leading nor trailing the broader field. Without rival entries, the data suggests this console GPU occupies a middle-ground performance tier, where its 6.001 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 326.4 GB/s bandwidth define its competitive envelope relative to the unknown set of comparison points.

Given the absence of nearestRivals, the only quantitative anchor is the 50th percentile ranking, which implies that half of all tracked GPUs score higher and half score lower in aggregate benchmarks. This positioning is consistent with a console part designed for fixed hardware targets rather than generational leaps, as the 2017 release date and end-of-life status further reinforce its historical mid-tier standing. The lack of rival scores means no percentage lead or deficit can be stated, so the analysis must rely on raw specifications: the 37.50 GPixel/s pixel rate and 187.5 GTexel/s texture rate are the measurable outputs that would determine how it stacks against unknown competitors.

Power and Cooling

The thermal design power is specified at 150 W, which is a moderate figure for a GPU with 2,560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units. No suggested PSU wattage is provided in the FACT PACK, so power supply recommendations cannot be quantified; however, a 150 W TDP typically pairs with standard console power delivery rather than discrete PSU requirements. The power connectors field is null, meaning no external connector specifications are available, and the bus interface is also unspecified, which is typical for an integrated console solution where power and connectivity are fixed by the host system.

Cooling is not detailed in the FACT PACK, no slot width, no cooler dimensions, and no thermal solution specifics are listed. The physical dimensions are substantial at 300 mm in length, 240 mm in height, and 60 mm in width, translating to 11.8 by 9.4 by 2.4 inches, which suggests a large chassis with dedicated airflow. The 16 nm process node from TSMC, with a transistor density of 19.5M per mm², implies reasonable thermal efficiency for the era, but without explicit cooling data, the 150 W TDP must be managed by the console's internal thermal design, which is not quantified here.

Who Should Consider It

Benchmark results place this GPU at the 50th percentile, which translates to a balanced profile suitable for 1080p gaming at high settings and 1440p at medium settings, based on the 6.001 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 326.4 GB/s memory bandwidth. The 12 GB GDDR5 frame buffer is substantial for its class, enabling texture-heavy workloads at these resolutions without immediate capacity constraints. For 4K gaming, the 37.50 GPixel/s pixel rate suggests playable but not maxed-out performance, as the memory bandwidth of 326.4 GB/s would be the limiting factor for high-resolution textures and anti-aliasing.

Users targeting 1080p/60 FPS or 1440p/30 FPS experiences would find this GPU adequate, given its 50th percentile standing and the 1:1 FP16 ratio that offers headroom for compute tasks. The lack of any benchmark scores in the FACT PACK means resolution-specific frame rates cannot be cited; instead, the data supports a qualitative recommendation: it is a capable console GPU for mainstream resolutions but not a high-end enthusiast part. Those seeking maximum settings at 4K would likely need more shading units or bandwidth, as the 32 ROPs and 384-bit bus are modest by contemporary standards.

Benchmark Performance

The avgBenchmarkScore is 0, and the benchmarks array is empty, so no direct performance scores exist to analyze against rivals. The only performance metric available is the percentileVsAllGpus value of 50, which positions this GPU exactly at the median of all tracked GPUs. This percentile implies that in aggregate benchmark suites, it outperforms half of all GPUs and underperforms the other half, making it a statistical midpoint rather than a leader or laggard. The raw compute figures, 6.001 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16, provide theoretical peak throughput, but without actual benchmark deltas, the practical performance relative to specific rivals cannot be quantified.

The texture rate of 187.5 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 37.50 GPixel/s are derived from the 2,560 shading units and 160 TMUs at the unspecified clock, but these are theoretical maxima. Given the 50th percentile standing, the data implies that real-world gaming performance would be competitive with mid-range discrete GPUs of the same era, though no exact percentage deltas can be stated. The 326.4 GB/s bandwidth is a strong asset for memory-intensive workloads, likely compensating for the modest 32 ROPs in fill-rate-bound scenarios. Overall, the benchmark section is data-limited, but the percentile anchor provides a clear median-tier verdict.

FAQ

Q: What is the exact FP32 performance of the AMD Xbox One X GPU?

A: The FP32 throughput is 6.001 TFLOPS, with an identical 6.001 TFLOPS FP16 rate at a 1:1 ratio.

Q: How much memory does this GPU have, and what type is it?

A: It features 12 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 326.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the pixel fill rate and texture fill rate?

A: The pixel rate is 37.50 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 187.5 GTexel/s, based on 32 ROPs and 160 TMUs.

Q: Which APIs are supported?

A: It supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.1, but no OpenGL version is listed.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP)?

A: The TDP is 150 W, with no suggested PSU wattage or power connector details provided.

Q: When was this GPU released, and is it still in production?

A: It was released on 2017-11-06, and its production status is end-of-life.

Memory Subsystem

The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR5 memory operating at 1700 MHz, with an effective data rate of 6.8 Gbps, across a 384-bit bus. This configuration yields a total bandwidth of 326.4 GB/s, which is a significant figure for a console GPU and directly supports high-resolution textures and large scene data. The 12 GB capacity is notable for its generation, allowing substantial asset streaming without frequent swaps, which is critical for open-world games at 1440p or 4K with reduced texture detail.

The 384-bit bus width is a key advantage, as it provides wide data paths that reduce latency in memory access patterns typical of gaming workloads. For 4K resolution, the 326.4 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 30 FPS targets but may struggle with 60 FPS at ultra settings, where frame buffer read/write demands increase. The pixel rate of 37.50 GPixel/s, combined with the bandwidth, indicates that the memory subsystem is balanced for the GPU's compute capability, though the 32 ROPs could become a bottleneck in fill-rate-intensive effects like high-resolution shadows or post-processing.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The FACT PACK lists no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores, meaning this GPU does not include dedicated hardware for ray tracing or AI-accelerated features. The architecture is GCN 2.0, which predates dedicated RT units, so any ray tracing would be software-based and likely impractical given the 6.001 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. The absence of tensor cores also means no DLSS-style upscaling or AI denoising, leaving traditional rasterization as the primary rendering path.

The feature set is defined by its API support: DirectX 12 (12_0) enables modern rendering techniques like variable rate shading and mesh shaders, though the 12_0 feature level is the baseline for DX12. Vulkan 1.1 support provides cross-platform compatibility and lower overhead draw calls. The single HDMI 2.0b display output supports 4K at 60 Hz with HDR, but no other display connectors are listed. The 1:1 FP16 ratio is notable, as it allows compute-heavy workloads to run at full FP16 throughput, which could benefit certain post-processing effects or physics simulations, though no specific game implementations are documented in the FACT PACK.