According to reports, Microsoft is set to finally reveal its new, cheaper and less powerful Xbox in August. The project, codenamed Lockhart, has been detailed in numerous leaks previously, but the latest suggests that, despite its lack of graphic prowess, it is not cutting any other corners.
Tom Warren, who reports for The Verge, has revealed that Xbox Lockhart will feature the same CPU speeds as the much more powerful Xbox Series X, according to a document detailing its specs. This means that Lockhart will have a faster CPU than Sony’s PS5, which beats Microsoft’s consoles by 100 MHz at best.
Lockhart will also use the same SSD and Speed Architecture for storage, meaning that games developed for both him and the X Series can make use of faster storage in the same way. The biggest difference is the graphics power, as Lockhart reportedly targets just 4 teraflops of GPU performance (lower than the Xbox One X), while the X Series targets 12 teraflops. Lockhart will also have less RAM, with just 7.5GB usable for gaming instead of 13.5GB in the X Series.
The goal, as previously reported, is for Lockhart to target consumers looking for next-generation games with lower resolutions, i.e. 1080p / 1440p. This means that Microsoft could produce a cheaper console for a completely different audience, while allowing games to graphically scale between the two. Combined with the streaming of xCloud games, Lockhart could, in theory, significantly undermine the Xbox Series X and PS5, probably much more expensive.
Microsoft is expected to host another Xbox 20/20 broadcast in July, this time showing off some of its own titles coming to Xbox Series X. The previous presentation in May highlighted some third-party titles expected later this year, but lacked images. of game.
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