Radeon 8050S vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8050S
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8050S.
| Insight | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $340 versus $400 for the Radeon 8050S, it costs 15% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 21.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($340) |
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 GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
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.
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 8050S scores 16,259 and the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB reaches 16,777 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8050S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon 8050S) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Raw compute: 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S) vs 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon 8050S) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 280.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,259 | 16,777+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 8960+338% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.47 TFLOPS | 30.64 TFLOPS+167% |
| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz+64% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 280+119% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 70+119% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8050S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — a 40.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Bus width: System Shared vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the Radeon 8050S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 360 GB/s+41% |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8050S) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB).
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8050S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's 350W — a 145.7% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8050S) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-84% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 295.6+517% | 47.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8050S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB launched at $329 and now averages $340. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB costs 15% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) vs 49.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 21.4% better value. The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $329-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $340-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.6 | 49.3+21% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | GA102 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | January 11 2022 |
| Ranking | #126 | #38 |
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