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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 105.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.6 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 100W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800S across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅47.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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100% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 40.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌81.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 55W.

Radeon 8050S

2025

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 105.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.6 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 100W, a 45W reduction.

Why buy it

✅47.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800S across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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100% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 40.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌81.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 55W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800S better than Radeon 8050S?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800S is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 6800S averages 47.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 15,841 vs 16,259 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 6800S is a 2022 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while Radeon 8050S is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6800S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6800S is about 100.0% more expensive on MSRP at $800 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 47.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (15,841 vs 16,259). Radeon 8050S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 6800S is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon 8050S still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon 8050S make more sense than Radeon RX 6800S?

Yes. Radeon 8050S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (55W vs 100W), and staying closer to $400 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6800S. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6800S currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (15,841 vs 16,259) and 47.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon 8050S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 6800S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	126 FPS	166 FPS
medium	116 FPS	146 FPS
high	99 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	108 FPS	140 FPS
medium	93 FPS	113 FPS
high	77 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	59 FPS	84 FPS
medium	52 FPS	71 FPS
high	42 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	289 FPS	291 FPS
medium	237 FPS	243 FPS
high	179 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	185 FPS
medium	154 FPS	154 FPS
high	116 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	101 FPS
medium	63 FPS	83 FPS
high	53 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	54 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	469 FPS	713 FPS
medium	401 FPS	570 FPS
high	330 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	342 FPS	535 FPS
medium	293 FPS	428 FPS
high	246 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	223 FPS	356 FPS
medium	184 FPS	285 FPS
high	147 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	178 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	308 FPS	435 FPS
medium	240 FPS	362 FPS
high	199 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	167 FPS	256 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	360 FPS
medium	189 FPS	301 FPS
high	155 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	194 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	207 FPS
medium	117 FPS	168 FPS
high	99 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	122 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8050S and Radeon RX 6800S

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 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 8050S scores 16,259 and the Radeon RX 6800S reaches 15,841 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8050S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon 8050S) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon 8050S) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score	16,259+3%	15,841
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.47 TFLOPS+33%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2800 MHz+33%	2100 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	128
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR 3 + AFMF
Ray Tracing Cores	32	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S is support for FSR Frame Generation + 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 6800S
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 6800S has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6800S offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System Shared vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the Radeon 8050S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity	none	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X (Shared)	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s (Max)	256 GB/s
Bus Width	System Shared	128-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8050S) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 6800S
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 6800S
Encoder	VCN 4.5	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	VCN 4.5	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 8050S draws 55W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 58.1% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8050S) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon 8050S	Radeon RX 6800S
TDP	55W-45%	100W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	295.6+87%	158.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 8050S launched at $400 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800. The Radeon 8050S costs 50% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the Radeon 8050S offers 105.1% better value. The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).