GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 8050S

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1771 MHz
GTX family
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AMD

Radeon RX 8050S

2025Boost: 2800 MHz
Similar parts
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GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 8050S Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 8050S FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 8050S: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

  • 153.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • More future proof: Pascal on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
  • 172.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Better long-term bet: RDNA 3.5 on Unknown node gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 55W instead of 150W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 153.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon RX 8050S instead at 16,167 vs 15,614, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 8050S is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon RX 8050S makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 8050S Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureGeForce 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)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 8050S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 8050S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)Radeon RX 8050S
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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). Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) and System Shared on the Radeon RX 8050S.

FeatureGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce 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%
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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).

FeatureGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce 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%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon RX 8050S (2025 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP
$400
Codename
GP104
Release
August 15 2016
January 6 2025
Ranking
#180
#149

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