Radeon 8050S vs Radeon RX 7800M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8050S

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

142%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

126%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

121%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

110%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

105%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7800M

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

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Radeon RX 7800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 8050S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 7800M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck	🎮 High Capacity (12 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.

Radeon 8050S Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8050S and Radeon RX 7800M

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.

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 8050S scores 16,259 and the Radeon RX 7800M reaches 15,984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8050S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon 8050S) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon 8050S) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	16,259+2%	15,984
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	3840+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.47 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+213%
Boost Clock	2800 MHz+20%	2335 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	128	240+88%
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	32	60+88%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 8050S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 7800M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 8050S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: System Shared vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the Radeon 8050S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	none	12 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X (Shared)	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s (Max)	432 GB/s+69%
Bus Width	System Shared	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8050S) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 7800M
Encoder	VCN 4.5	VCN 4.0
Decoder	VCN 4.5	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 8050S draws 55W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 106.4% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8050S) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.