GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8050S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 39.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8050S.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+39.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-39.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $400 for the Radeon 8050S, it costs 5% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 46.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($380) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon 8050S
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Radeon 8050S
The Radeon 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,259 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon 8050S's 16,259 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 39.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon 8050S) with 136 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651+39% | 16,259 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+113% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+92% | 11.47 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz | 2800 MHz+10% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 136+6% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+300% | 8 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34+6% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 8050S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 8050S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | none |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+13% | 256 GB/s (Max) |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System Shared |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+300% | 8 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8050S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon 8050S's 55W — a 97.7% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 55W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6 | 295.6+109% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 5% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 46.8% better value. The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380-5% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6+47% | 40.6 |
| Codename | AD106 | Strix Halo |
| Release | May 18 2023 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #59 | #126 |
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