No, Xbox Series X is Not as Big as a Fridge – Here’s Proof!

Microsoft just revealed the specs of the Xbox Series X

Gamers have a lot to look forward to these days as technology is enhancing the gaming experience every day. After the launch of Google Stadia, gaming enthusiasts expected something awesome from Microsoft. Honestly, Xbox Series X came as a bit of a surprise (not a pleasing one) as the design of the console was compared to a fridge by many people.

As expected, Microsoft handled the comparison smartly and released an image via Twitter which showed that though Xbox Series X might look like a fridge, it is far smaller in size. When placed vertically, Xbox Series X has a rectangular shape that resembles the usual boxy outline of a refrigerator. Even the disk drive might make you think of a door handle of a fridge.

In the same Tweet, Microsoft mentioned that the height of the mock-up fridge was 70 inches while the Xbox Series X is only 11.85 inches tall. So, Microsoft has won this round.

Still, even Microsoft can’t deny that Xbox Series X is quite huge when it comes to other gaming consoles. PS4 Pro is 2.17 inches while standing vertically while Xbox Series X is 2.4 inches. As there is no word on the measurements of PlayStation 5 by Sony, Xbox Series X can’t be compared with that.

Fridge for scale. #PowerYourDreams pic.twitter.com/2n4OEUKXUz

— Xbox (@Xbox) March 16, 2020

In addition to a fridge, the Xbox Series X has also been compared to a trash can, a bazooka and even a Skyscraper.

No matter what it might look like, the ninth-generation gaming console by Microsoft will be a big one and might be as big as a home console. Its specs are quite impressive and maybe the reason for its big size.

Here’s a breakdown of the Xbox Series X full specifications:

CPU8x Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU
GPU12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU
Die Size360.45 mm2
Process7nm Enhanced
Memory16 GB GDDR6 w/ 320b bus
Memory Bandwidth10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s
Internal Storage1 TB Custom NVME SSD
I/O Throughput2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)
Expandable Storage1 TB Expansion Card (matches internal storage exactly)
External StorageUSB 3.2 External HDD Support
Optical Drive4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive
Performance Target4K @ 60 FPS, Up to 120 FPS