The new Xbox Series X All-Digital and Special Edition 2 TB models have some secret improvements added, such as a smaller version of the console’s chip to make them more power efficient than its original launch model. Recent variations on the new models have been disassembled by tech YouTuber Austin Evans in a video published this week, which showed substantial changes to what’s below.
More About the Xbox Series X All-Digital and Special Edition
The most important improvement is the move to a 6nm system-on-chip (SoC), and although we understand that it retains identical clock speeds as its original chip, it does so with slightly lowered voltage. To avoid heating up so much, the device can tolerate even lower voltage drops — which decreases heat and subsequently causes an amp to switch from a vapor chamber cooler design to those flaccid old-school heatsinks that you’ll find on GPUs everywhere else.
One of the key advantages of the smaller SoC in the new Xbox Series X models is improved power efficiency. During testing, Evans demonstrated that the original Xbox Series X consumes 61 watts while idling on the dashboard, while the All-Digital and Special Edition models draw only 28 watts and 51 watts, respectively. The efficiency extends to gaming performance as well. When running Forza Horizon 5, the original Xbox Series X draws an average of 167 watts, compared to 151 watts for the All-Digital model and 156 watts for the Special Edition. These figures show that, while the power savings during gaming aren’t huge, they are still noticeable, particularly for those who game heavily or frequently leave their consoles powered on.
While the gains in power draw may not seem significant, these can add up over time to offer lower energy costs where you live and better heat repulsion through better thermal performances that will also prolong your hardware lifespans. The added bonus of the quiet operation and reduced thermals will, no doubt make these newer updated models all that more appealing to gamers looking for similar attributes. This is the new Xbox Series X All-Digital that includes a 2TB Special Edition. For more on how it works and what these models can do, check out the complete lineup of information from Xbox’s official website.
FAQs
What’s the main difference between the new Xbox Series X models and the original?
The new models feature a smaller 6nm chip, which improves power efficiency and reduces heat, allowing for a simpler cooling system without sacrificing performance.
How much power do the new Xbox Series X models consume compared to the original?
The All-Digital model uses 28 watts in idle mode, while the Special Edition consumes 51 watts, both lower than the original model’s 61 watts.
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