Radeon 8050S vs Arc B580
Radeon 8050S
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Arc B580
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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. 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 8050S
Performance Per Dollar Arc B580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 8050S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc B580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 8050S | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (272mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc B580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $400 for the Radeon 8050S, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 57.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 8050S | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+57.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($249) |
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 8050S and Arc B580
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.
Arc B580
The Arc B580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 13 2024. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2670 MHz to 2670 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,977 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 8050S scores 16,259 and the Arc B580 reaches 15,977 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8050S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Arc B580 uses Xe2, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon 8050S) vs 2,560 (Arc B580). Raw compute: 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S) vs 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 2670 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon 8050S) vs 20 (Arc B580) vs 160.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,259+2% | 15,977 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.47 TFLOPS | 13.67 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz+5% | 2670 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 128 | 160+25% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 18 MB+125% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32+60% | 20 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 8050S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Arc B580 has 12 GB. The Arc B580 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) vs 456 GB/s (Arc B580) — a 78.1% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: System Shared vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) vs 18 MB (Arc B580) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 456 GB/s+78% |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 18 MB+125% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8050S) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc B580). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S) vs Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs Xe2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580).
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | Xe2 Media Engine |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | Xe2 Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8050S draws 55W versus the Arc B580's 190W — a 110.2% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8050S) vs 600W (Arc B580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 272mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-71% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 272mm |
| Height | 0mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 295.6+251% | 84.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8050S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Arc B580 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The Arc B580 costs 37.8% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) vs 64.2 (Arc B580) — the Arc B580 offers 58.1% better value. The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $249-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $249-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.6 | 64.2+58% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | BMG-G21 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | December 13 2024 |
| Ranking | #126 | #132 |
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