GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon 8050S

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GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Radeon 8050S

2025Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2800 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon 8050S Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+65.6%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Radeon 8050S

none 55

16,259

0.0%

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 4070 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 4070 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 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅119.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 10.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 40.6 G3D/$ ($599 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 (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌263.6% higher power demand at 200W vs 55W.

Radeon 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 200W, a 145W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 119.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 65.6% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 16,259), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 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 46 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 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $199 more expensive on MSRP at $599 vs $400, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 10.6% (44.9 vs 40.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon 8050S Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon 8050S's 16,259 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 65.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 32 (Radeon 8050S) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8050S
G3D Mark Score	26,919+66%	16,259
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+188%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+154%	11.47 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2800 MHz+13%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+44%	128
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+44%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 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 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8050S carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 96.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and System Shared on the Radeon 8050S. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8050S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6X	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+97%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) 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 4070	Radeon 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 (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) 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 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8050S
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	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 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon 8050S's 55W — a 113.7% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8050S
TDP	200W	55W-73%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	0mm
Height	137mm	0mm
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6	295.6+120%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Radeon 8050S launched at $400. On MSRP, Radeon 8050S was 33.2% cheaper ($199 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 10.6% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 8050S (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8050S
MSRP	$599	$400-33%
Performance per Dollar	44.9+11%	40.6
Codename	AD104	Strix Halo
Release	April 12 2023	January 6 2025
Ranking	#32	#126

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