GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX 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 RX 8050S

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

143%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

127%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

122%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

110%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

101%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 8050S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). 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 RTX 2070 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 0.6% 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 RX 8050S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
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 RX 8050S, it costs 55% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 120.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 8050S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+120.9%)	❌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.

GeForce RTX 2070 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 8050S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 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 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	16,068	16,167
Shading Units	2304+7100%	32
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	2800 MHz+73%

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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 RX 8050S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 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 2070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 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 RX 8050S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 8050S
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 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 RX 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 104.3% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 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 RX 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	293.9+220%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the Radeon RX 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 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 2070 offers 121% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).