An alleged technical report reveals the first details of the "Magnus" project, Microsoft's next console.
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Rumors about the new Xbox generation are starting to take shape, and this time they’re aiming high. According to a leak published on technical forums and social media, Microsoft’s next console, internally known as “Magnus“, would incorporate one of the most advanced architectures ever seen in a domestic system.
The report, still unconfirmed, describes a 408 mm² APU composed of two chiplets, a GPU based on RDNA 5 of 264 mm² and a mixed configuration of 3 Zen 6 cores and 8 Zen 6C cores, all accompanied by up to 48 GB of GDDR7 memory. It also mentions the inclusion of an NPU with 110 TOPS, intended for artificial intelligence and image scaling tasks.
A technical leap without precedent for the new Xbox
If confirmed, we would be facing the largest APU ever integrated into a console, bringing the new Xbox closer to the performance of a high-end PC. The source claims that Microsoft could bet on a hybrid approach, merging the console and computer ecosystems, with a launch price that would be around $800.
| Component | Leaked specification | Detail/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| APU | 408 mm², 2 chiplets | The “largest APU seen in a console” according to the rumor. |
| GPU | RDNA 5, 264 mm² | Next-generation architecture focused on RT/IA. |
| CPU | 3× Zen 6 + 8× Zen 6C | Hybrid (large + compact cores). |
| Memory | Up to 48 GB GDDR7 | Very high bandwidth for GPU/IA. |
| NPU (IA) | ≈110 TOPS | AI acceleration: scaling, latency, in-game features. |
| Approach | Hybrid console/PC | Deeper integration with Windows and Xbox ecosystem. |
| Target price | Up to $800 | According to the leak, depending on the final configuration. |
| Release | 2027 | Estimated window; no official confirmation. |
| Note: unofficial data, subject to change until Microsoft/AMD announcement. |
The leaked document places its release in 2027, although there are no official statements from the company yet. In any case, these data match with AMD’s recent statements about their collaboration with Microsoft and their intention to drive the next generation with AI technologies, energy efficiency, and GDDR7 memory.
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