“Project Helix Specs Could Justify a Premium Price”

[madmax]

While Microsoft has yet to reveal Project Helix’s official details, leaks suggest the technical upgrades could make the cost worth it. The console is rumored to use an AMD Magnus APU and RDNA5 architecture, the next step beyond the RDNA2 GPUs in the Xbox Series X and PS5. Combined with upgraded CPU and RAM, this could make Project Helix a powerhouse for both Xbox and PC games.

Component shortages may also contribute to the price. Ongoing DRAM supply issues have driven up costs across the industry, and Microsoft is unlikely to sell the console at a loss. If Moore’s Law is Dead’s predictions hold, gamers could see a system capable of incredible performance—but at a price that might spark debate among fans.

[mendez]

AMD Magnus APU + RDNA5 + high RAM = crazy theoretical performance. if supply chain issues chill out, this could be a monster machine. risky but exciting