Radeon RX 8050S
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon RX 8050S vs GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon RX 8050S

2025Boost: 2800 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 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 GeForce GTX 1650 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 105.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon RX 8050SGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Leading raw performance (+105.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-105.5%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
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 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $400 for the Radeon RX 8050S, it costs 81% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 159.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX 8050SGeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+159.6%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)
More affordable ($75)

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 GTX 1650

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 8050S scores 16,167 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Radeon RX 8050S leads by 105.5%. Shader units: 32 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 8050SGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
16,167+105%
7,869
Shading Units
32
896+2700%
Boost Clock
2800 MHz+68%
1665 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 8050SGeForce GTX 1650
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 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 8050S. Bus width: System Shared vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 8050SGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
none
4 GB
Memory Type
LPDDR5X (Shared)
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s (Max)+100%
128 GB/s
Bus Width
System Shared
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon RX 8050SGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12.2+2%
12
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureRadeon RX 8050SGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
VCN 4.5
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
VCN 4.5
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 8050S draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 8050SGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
55W-27%
75W
Recommended PSU
650W
300W-54%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
229mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
293.9+180%
104.9
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 81.3% less ($325 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 159.7% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon RX 8050SGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$400
$149-63%
Avg Price (30d)
$400
$75-81%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
104.9+160%
Codename
TU117
Release
January 6 2025
April 23 2019
Ranking
#149
#323