GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 8050S

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon 8050S

2025Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2800 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 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 RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 8050S FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 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 RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 111.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
  • Delivers 39.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 40.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • 190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Radeon 8050S

2025

Why buy it

  • Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 0.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 111.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 39.3% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 16,259), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon 8050S has no comparable frame-generation support, and 34 vs 32 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $400, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 39.7% (56.8 vs 40.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 8050S Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

AMD

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon 8050S's 16,259 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 39.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon 8050S) with 136 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon 8050S
G3D Mark Score
22,651+39%
16,259
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 3.5
Process Node
5 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
4352+113%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+92%
11.47 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz
2800 MHz+10%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
136+6%
128
L2 Cache
32 MB+300%
8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
34+6%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon 8050S does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon 8050S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon 8050S
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8050S carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and System Shared on the Radeon 8050S. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon 8050S
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
none
Memory Type
GDDR6
LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB/s+13%
256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width
128-bit
System Shared
L2 Cache
32 MB+300%
8 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8050S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon 8050S
DirectX
12.2
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: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon 8050S
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
VCN 4.5
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 4.5
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon 8050S's 55W — a 97.7% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon 8050S
TDP
160W
55W-66%
Recommended PSU
550W-15%
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
141.6
295.6+109%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the Radeon 8050S launched at $400. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 0.3% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 39.9% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 8050S (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon 8050S
MSRP
$399
$400
Performance per Dollar
56.8+40%
40.6
Codename
AD106
Strix Halo
Release
May 18 2023
January 6 2025
Ranking
#59
#126

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