GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
VS
Radeon RX 8050S

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile vs Radeon RX 8050S

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

2021Core: 1110 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 8050S

2025Boost: 2800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
137%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
124%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
118%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
113%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
112%
#36
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
96%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
90%
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%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 RX 8050S.

InsightGeForce RTX 3080 MobileRadeon RX 8050S
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 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 RTX 3080 Mobile and Radeon RX 8050S

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,214 points.

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 RTX 3080 Mobile scores 16,214 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 MobileRadeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score
16,214
16,167
Shading Units
6144+19100%
32
Boost Clock
1545 MHz
2800 MHz+81%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 MobileRadeon 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 3080 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 MobileRadeon 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: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 MobileRadeon RX 8050S
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 MobileRadeon RX 8050S
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
VCN 4.5
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 4.5
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 70.6% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 MobileRadeon RX 8050S
TDP
115W
55W-52%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
141.0
293.9+108%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 MobileRadeon RX 8050S
MSRP
$400
Avg Price (30d)
$400
Codename
GA104
Release
January 12 2021
January 6 2025
Ranking
#127
#149