GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon 8050S
GeForce RTX 2070
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8050S
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 8050S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). 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 2070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 8050S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2070 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $400 for the Radeon 8050S, it costs 55% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 119.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2070 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+119.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($180) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon 8050S
GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 and the Radeon 8050S reaches 16,259 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 32 (Radeon 8050S) with 288 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,068 | 16,259+1% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+13% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.465 TFLOPS | 11.47 TFLOPS+54% |
| Boost Clock | 1620 MHz | 2800 MHz+73% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144+13% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+13% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the Radeon 8050S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) 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 2070 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the Radeon 8050S's 55W — a 104.3% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 55W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 91.8 | 295.6+222% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the Radeon 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The GeForce RTX 2070 costs 55% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 89.3 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 2070 offers 120% better value. The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $400-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-55% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.3+120% | 40.6 |
| Codename | TU106 | Strix Halo |
| Release | October 17 2018 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #129 | #126 |
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