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Modern consoles utilize custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 processors running at 3.5-3.8GHz with SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading) technology. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X both feature 7nm process nodes with 16 threads total. These CPUs demonstrate 4x the performance of previous generation processors, enabling advanced physics simulations, AI behaviors, and complex world interactions.

The unified memory architecture allows the CPU and GPU to access the same 16GB GDDR6 memory pool at 448GB/s (Xbox) or 448-560GB/s (PS5) bandwidth. This eliminates traditional bottlenecks seen in PC architectures where components compete for memory resources. The consoles dedicate 3.5GB to system functions, leaving 12.5GB for games - a significant upgrade from the 5GB available in last-gen systems.

Next-generation GPUs feature RDNA 2 architecture with hardware-accelerated ray tracing capabilities. The Xbox Series X delivers 12 TFLOPS of power with 52 compute units at 1.825GHz, while the PS5 offers 10.28 TFLOPS through 36 CUs at variable frequencies up to 2.23GHz. Both support 4K resolution at 120Hz, with the Series X capable of 8K output.

Variable Rate Shading (VRS) improves efficiency by applying different shading rates to various screen areas. Mesh Shaders and Primitive Shaders revolutionize geometry processing, allowing billions of polygons per second. The PS5's unique geometry engine can process two polygons per clock cycle, while both consoles support hardware decompression for assets (100GB+ game sizes now common).

NVMe SSD storage represents the most significant generational leap, with 5.5GB/s (raw) bandwidth in the PS5 and 2.4GB/s (compressed) in the Series X. The custom I/O complexes eliminate loading screens entirely - Spider-Man on PS5 loads in 0.8 seconds versus 15 seconds on PS4. Microsoft's Velocity Architecture combines hardware decompression with sampler feedback streaming for efficient asset loading.

Both systems employ proprietary expansion solutions: PS5 uses PCIe 4.0 NVMe game (minimum 5.5GB/s requirement), while Xbox utilizes proprietary 1TB expansion cards. The storage systems prioritize frequently accessed data through machine learning algorithms that predict what assets will be needed next, creating seamless open-world experiences impossible on HDD-based systems.

Modern consoles require sophisticated cooling for their 200-300W TDPs. The PS5's massive heatsink and liquid metal thermal interface material keep its variable-frequency components from throttling. Microsoft opted for a single large fan and vapor chamber design with split motherboard architecture to dissipate heat efficiently from both the CPU and GPU.

Both systems dynamically adjust clock speeds based on workload rather than maintaining fixed frequencies. The PS5's variable frequency approach allows bursts to maximum clocks when thermal headroom exists, while the Series X maintains consistent performance through its larger cooling solution. Noise levels average 40-50dB under load - significantly quieter than previous generations despite higher power consumption.