GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 8050S
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G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8050S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 8050S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 8050S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 8050S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 8050S remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) and Radeon RX 8050S
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.
Radeon RX 8050S
The Radeon RX 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2800 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,167 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) scores 15,614 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 1771 MHz vs 2800 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,614 | 16,167+4% |
| Shading Units | 2560+7900% | 32 |
| Boost Clock | 1771 MHz | 2800 MHz+58% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | none |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s+25% | 256 GB/s (Max) |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System Shared |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 92.7% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 55W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.1 | 293.9+182% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $400 |
| Codename | GP104 | — |
| Release | August 15 2016 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #180 | #149 |
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