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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅152.2% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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99.8% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌418.2% higher power demand at 285W vs 55W.

Radeon 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $399 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 285W, a 230W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅152.2% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $399 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 285W, a 230W reduction.

Trade-offs

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99.8% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌418.2% higher power demand at 285W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon 8050S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 152.2% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 16,259 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon 8050S is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 94.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about 99.8% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 152.2% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 94.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon 8050S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon 8050S still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon 8050S make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Yes. Radeon 8050S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (55W vs 285W), and staying closer to $400 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 Ti currently gives you 94.2% higher G3D Mark and 152.2% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon 8050S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon 8050S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	188 FPS	126 FPS
medium	171 FPS	116 FPS
high	155 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	108 FPS
medium	125 FPS	93 FPS
high	111 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	59 FPS
medium	79 FPS	52 FPS
high	66 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	664 FPS	289 FPS
medium	539 FPS	237 FPS
high	415 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	187 FPS
medium	400 FPS	154 FPS
high	329 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	77 FPS
medium	211 FPS	63 FPS
high	187 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	921 FPS	469 FPS
medium	742 FPS	401 FPS
high	652 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	278 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	342 FPS
medium	578 FPS	293 FPS
high	497 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	223 FPS
medium	403 FPS	184 FPS
high	352 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	110 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	879 FPS	308 FPS
medium	731 FPS	240 FPS
high	664 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	234 FPS
medium	585 FPS	189 FPS
high	514 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	136 FPS
medium	408 FPS	117 FPS
high	366 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	79 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon 8050S

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon 8050S's 16,259 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 94.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on a 4 nm process. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon 8050S) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8050S
G3D Mark Score	31,578+94%	16,259
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	4 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	7680+275%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+250%	11.47 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz	2800 MHz+7%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	240+88%	128
L2 Cache	48 MB+500%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60+88%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 4070 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 4070 Ti	Radeon 8050S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 96.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8050S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6X	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+97%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	48 MB+500%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Ti	Radeon 8050S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8050S
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon 8050S's 55W — a 135.3% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8050S
TDP	285W	55W-81%
Recommended PSU	700W	650W-7%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	110.8	295.6+167%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon 8050S launched at $400. The Radeon 8050S costs 49.9% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) — the Radeon 8050S offers 2.8% better value. The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).