Radeon RX 8050S vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX 8050S

2025Boost: 2800 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 8050S

16,167

+60.6%

10,064

0.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

About G3D Mark

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 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%

#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 Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 8050S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). 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 GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 8050S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 60.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 8050S	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+60.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-60.6%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $400 for the Radeon RX 8050S, it costs 85% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 315% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 8050S	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+315%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 8050S Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 8050S and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 8050S scores 16,167 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon RX 8050S leads by 60.6%. Shader units: 32 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 8050S	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	16,167+61%	10,064
Shading Units	32	2560+7900%
Boost Clock	2800 MHz+62%	1733 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 8050S	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 8050S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 8050S. Bus width: System Shared vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 8050S	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	none	6 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X (Shared)	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s (Max)+33%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System Shared	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 8050S	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon RX 8050S	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 4.5	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 4.5	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 8050S draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 106.4% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 8050S	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	55W-69%	180W
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	293.9+426%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 85% less ($340 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 315.1% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).