Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary vs Radeon 8050S

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8050S

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

142%

#19

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%

#30

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 8050S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon 8050S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon 8050S
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (270mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $350 versus $400 for the Radeon 8050S, it costs 13% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 16.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon 8050S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($350)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)

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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Benchmark Check

Radeon 8050S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary and Radeon 8050S

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1680 MHz to 1980 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,562 points. Launch price was $449.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 16,562 and the Radeon 8050S reaches 16,259 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 10.14 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 1980 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon 8050S
G3D Mark Score	16,562+2%	16,259
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	7 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.14 TFLOPS	11.47 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock	1980 MHz	2800 MHz+41%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon 8050S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8050S has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the Radeon 8050S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon 8050S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	256-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8050S). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon 8050S
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon 8050S
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 4.5
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary draws 225W versus the Radeon 8050S's 55W — a 121.4% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 270mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon 8050S
TDP	225W	55W-76%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	270mm	0mm
Height	110mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	73.6	295.6+302%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary costs 12.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.3 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary offers 16.5% better value. The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).