Radeon RX 6800S 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 Radeon RX 6800S

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

175%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

164%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

162%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

159%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

114%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

110%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

78%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

76%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8050S

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

143%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

127%

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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%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

101%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 8050S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800S offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 8050S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $400 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6800S, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 104.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800)	✅More affordable ($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 6800S Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 8050S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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 6800S scores 15,841 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	15,841	16,167+2%
Shading Units	2048+6300%	32
Boost Clock	2100 MHz	2800 MHz+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S 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 RX 8050S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6800S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 6800S offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
TDP	100W	55W-45%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	158.4	293.9+86%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The Radeon RX 8050S costs 50% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the Radeon RX 8050S offers 104% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).