Radeon 8050S vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 8050S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 23.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+23.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-23.5%) |
| 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 (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 8050S remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 8050S scores 16,259 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the Radeon 8050S leads by 23.5%. The Radeon 8050S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon 8050S) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon 8050S) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,259+23% | 13,170 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3584+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.47 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+11% |
| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz+58% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32+14% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: System Shared vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon 8050S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 336 GB/s+31% |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8050S) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8050S) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8050S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 102.2% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8050S) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-68% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 295.6+281% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | — |
| Codename | Strix Halo | GA106 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #126 | #147 |
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