GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs Radeon 8050S

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8050S

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

142%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

126%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

121%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

110%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

105%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 8050S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon 8050S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8050S.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon 8050S
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $400 for the Radeon 8050S, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 153.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon 8050S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+153.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($160)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Benchmark Check

Radeon 8050S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and Radeon 8050S

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,477 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon 8050S

The Radeon 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,259 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,477 and the Radeon 8050S reaches 16,259 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on Turing while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 32 (Radeon 8050S) with 272 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon 8050S
G3D Mark Score	16,477+1%	16,259
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2176+6%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	11.47 TFLOPS+60%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	2800 MHz+70%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	136+6%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	34+6%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 8050S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon 8050S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the Radeon 8050S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon 8050S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	256-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8050S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon 8050S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon 8050S
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws 175W versus the Radeon 8050S's 55W — a 104.3% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon 8050S
TDP	175W	55W-69%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	94.2	295.6+214%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $160, while the Radeon 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER costs 60% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 103.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers 153.7% better value. The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).