Radeon RX 8050S vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon RX 8050S
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8050S
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 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 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $400 for the Radeon RX 8050S, it costs 28% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 45.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($289) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 8050S and GeForce RTX 3060
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 RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 8050S scores 16,167 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 5.1%. Shader units: 32 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,167 | 16,995+5% |
| Shading Units | 32 | 3584+11100% |
| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz+58% | 1777 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 8050S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 40.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: System Shared vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 360 GB/s+41% |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Radeon RX 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 8050S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 102.2% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-68% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 293.9+194% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 27.8% less ($111 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 45.5% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 8050S | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $329-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $289-28% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.4 | 58.8+46% |
| Codename | — | GA106 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #149 | #114 |
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