Radeon RX 8050S
AMD
G3D Mark
16,167
MSRP
$400
AVG Price
$400
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.
Overview
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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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8050S
FPS Benchmarks
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 8050S specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 8050S scores 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 32 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels). Boost clock reaches 2800 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 16,167 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 3.5 |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2800 MHz |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #149 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 8050S is equipped with none of LPDDR5X (Shared) video memory connected via a System Shared memory bus, delivering 256 GB/s (Max) of bandwidth.
| Specification | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | none |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | System Shared |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 256 GB/s (Max) |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 8050S supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.2 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | ROCm 6.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5, decoder: VCN 4.5— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.
| Specification | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|
| Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCN 4.5 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VCN 4.5 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 8050S draws 55W under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 55W |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 650W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 0mm |
| Card Height | 0mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $400, the Radeon RX 8050S delivers 40 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #149 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $400 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #149 |
| Release Date | January 6 2025 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
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