Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 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.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8050S

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

143%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

127%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

122%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

110%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

101%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 8050S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon RX 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 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 RX 8050S.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8050S
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
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 (272mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $400 for the Radeon RX 8050S, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 33.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8050S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($300)	⚠️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 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 8050S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon RX 8050S

The Radeon RX 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2800 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,183 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	16,183	16,167
Shading Units	2560+7900%	32
Boost Clock	1905 MHz	2800 MHz+47%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 5700 XT offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8050S
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: UVD vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8050S
Encoder	VCE	VCN 4.5
Decoder	UVD	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 121.4% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 272mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8050S
TDP	225W	55W-76%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	272mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	71.9	293.9+309%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The Radeon RX 5700 XT costs 25% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers 33.4% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).