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Leak Points to AMD 'Magnus' APU Powering Next Xbox With PC-Like Design

Microsoft has not confirmed the leaked specifications, prices, or the 2027 window.

Overview

  • Moore’s Law Is Dead published renders and specs alleging an AMD “Magnus” APU for the next Xbox with a roughly 408 mm² total die.
  • The leak describes a dual-chiplet design using Zen 6 CPU cores, an RDNA 5 GPU, an AI NPU, and up to 48 GB of GDDR7 memory.
  • Reports cite a 2027 launch target and suggest the device could be positioned as a PC-console hybrid capable of running Windows and PC storefronts such as Steam and Epic.
  • Pricing is speculated at well above current consoles, with estimates ranging from about $800 to $1,200 depending on configuration.
  • Microsoft says it is investing in future Xbox hardware, while outlets note the technical details and pricing come from a single unverified source.