Radeon VII 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8050S

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

143%

#19

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%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

101%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

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 Radeon VII lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon VII is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (16 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 VII	Radeon RX 8050S
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (280mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon VII offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $400 for the Radeon RX 8050S, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 34.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon VII	Radeon RX 8050S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($300)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 VII Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 8050S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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 VII scores 16,308 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VII) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon VII	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	16,308	16,167
Shading Units	3840+11900%	32
Boost Clock	1750 MHz	2800 MHz+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon VII	Radeon RX 8050S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S has 0 MB. The Radeon VII offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 300% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 4096-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	Radeon VII	Radeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	none
Memory Type	HBM2	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	1024 GB/s+300%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	4096-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon VII) 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 VII	Radeon RX 8050S
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

Feature	Radeon VII	Radeon RX 8050S
Encoder	VCE 4.1	VCN 4.5
Decoder	UVD 7.2	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon VII draws 295W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 137.1% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon VII) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 280mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 89°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon VII	Radeon RX 8050S
TDP	295W	55W-81%
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	280mm	0mm
Height	125mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	89°C	85°C-4%
Perf/Watt	55.3	293.9+431%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon VII launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The Radeon VII costs 25% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (Radeon VII) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the Radeon VII offers 34.7% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).