The Next-Generation Xbox could have an eight-core CPU, according to new leaks.

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It is rumored that an ex-Ubisoft employee known as 'BD' claims to know all information about the upcoming Next-Generation console from Microsoft, including the RAM, and much more.
According to him, the Next-Gen Xbox will have an eight-core CPU, and an 8800 series GPU. Whilst rumors are still going around about the new console running on a AMD HD 8000M graphics card.
It is also rumored that Microsoft will be using Windows 8 kernel for the system, which is to be expected, as they have been pushing it out a lot. He said that it will have 8 GB memory and a 640 GB hard drive.
Sources also say that Microsoft has refined DirectX 11 for a "fixed hardware gaming platform."
Please treat this like any other rumor, as nothing is confirmed yet. However, these are times when insiders can leak out information for a variety of reasons. E3 2013 will be held on June 13, so not long to go before Microsoft finally unveils the system to the world.

What are your thoughts on this?

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AzirPosted:

Relik Pretty interesting how the Next Gen Xbox will have RAM .


of course it has RAM. You must not be too bright...

MoanPosted:

Vlif Hopefully it has the same account capabilities, because my XBL just turned 8 today and if i have to make a new account im going to be pissed !


I don't think it will change, I wouldn't worry.

RelikPosted:

Pretty interesting how the Next Gen Xbox will have RAM .

Unreal_TechnologyPosted:

I really cant wait for this! Hopefullyi can get my acc tho!

Devastator4455Posted:

Vlif Hopefully it has the same account capabilities, because my XBL just turned 8 today and if i have to make a new account im going to be pissed !


I said it in another post and I will say it here,
It is unlikely :P

PoonPosted:

Hopefully it has the same account capabilities, because my XBL just turned 8 today and if i have to make a new account im going to be pissed !

SSDeathcardPosted:

I hope it's backward compatible.

ResolutePosted:

RuLeWreX 8 cores? I highly doubt that microsoft would put in an 8 core cpu just for gaming. The RAM however, will be quite nice to deal with since the lag will be almost non-existent.


Going off rumored specs, if they do put an 8 core CPU all 8 cores will not be used for gaming. It is said that it will have "Kinect 2" built in to it and plus a core will be used for the system's purposes, so after all that you basically have 6 cores that are free.

If these rumored specs are soon to be valid, a 6-8 core CPU is not something that will be outrageous.

But once again, these are just rumors.

L33t-Ninja-MuchPosted:

awesome hope it all works out good

GrundelEaterPosted:

The 8 cores makes sense for future proofing, I just hope they have a powerful GPU to go along with those cores. Also the Ram sounds good to me.