Radeon 8040S vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon 8040S is positioned at rank #216 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8040S
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 28.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8040S.
| Insight | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-28.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+28.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $400 for the Radeon 8040S, it costs 48% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 145.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+145.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($209) |
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 Radeon 8040S and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon 8040S
The Radeon 8040S 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 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 8040S scores 9,756 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 28.5%. The Radeon 8040S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon 8040S) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon 8040S) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,756 | 12,535+28% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2560+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.734 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+59% |
| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz+58% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80+25% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 8040S comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon 8040S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8040S) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8040S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 81.1% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon 8040S) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-58% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 66°C-22% |
| Perf/Watt | 177.4+84% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8040S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 47.8% less ($191 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 145.9% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $249-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $209-48% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4 | 60.0+146% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | GA106 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #265 | #211 |
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