A new leak has surfaced regarding the next-gen Xbox ‘Magnus’ processor, suggesting that it may come at a significant price while offering better performance compared to the PlayStation 6. As the current console cycle nears its end, focus shifts to future releases, with both Microsoft and Sony confirming they are working on new hardware, though specifics remain undisclosed.

According to the leak, the upcoming Xbox could showcase stronger capabilities than the PS6, with expectations of a price tag exceeding $800 and possibly reaching up to $1,200, a fact that may not sit well with consumers given the recent increase in Xbox Series X and S prices.

Prominent hardware leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead states that the Magnus processor is set to outperform the PlayStation 6, with reported feats including 68 RDNA 5 compute units and up to 48GB of GDDR7 RAM, making it the largest APU in any gaming console’s history. This speculation aligns with sentiments that this upcoming system might position itself more like a gaming PC rather than a traditional console. Until Microsoft officially reveals more, these remain speculative details.