Radeon RX 6800S 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.

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.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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100% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌81.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 100W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 100W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

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100% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌81.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 8050S better than Radeon RX 6800S?

Yes. Radeon RX 8050S is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,167 vs 15,841 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 8050S is a 2025 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while Radeon RX 6800S is a 2022 model from an older high-end class with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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?

Radeon RX 6800S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 7nm process instead of Unknown node. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX 8050S can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $400 MSRP. Radeon RX 8050S is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 8050S is about $400 cheaper on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 2.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6800S is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 6800S make more sense than Radeon RX 8050S?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800S 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 future-proofing and staying closer to $800 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 8050S. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 8050S currently gives you 2.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 104.1%.

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.

Radeon RX 6800S Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 8050S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	207 FPS	85 FPS
medium	187 FPS	74 FPS
high	164 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	174 FPS	70 FPS
medium	142 FPS	60 FPS
high	124 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	90 FPS	26 FPS
medium	76 FPS	25 FPS
high	61 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	292 FPS	124 FPS
medium	242 FPS	87 FPS
high	191 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	81 FPS
medium	150 FPS	49 FPS
high	119 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	38 FPS
medium	81 FPS	25 FPS
high	67 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	713 FPS	297 FPS
medium	570 FPS	255 FPS
high	475 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	226 FPS
medium	428 FPS	199 FPS
high	356 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	356 FPS	141 FPS
medium	285 FPS	122 FPS
high	238 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	472 FPS	151 FPS
medium	395 FPS	116 FPS
high	322 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	384 FPS	110 FPS
medium	324 FPS	85 FPS
high	251 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	67 FPS
medium	181 FPS	52 FPS
high	168 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	31 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6800S and Radeon RX 8050S

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

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 RX 6800S scores 15,841 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	15,841	16,167+2%
Shading Units	2048+6300%	32
Boost Clock	2100 MHz	2800 MHz+33%
Frame Generation	FSR 3 + AFMF	FSR 3 + AFMF

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	FSR 3
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6800S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 6800S offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	128-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) 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 RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
DirectX	12 (12_2)	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: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
Encoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	VCN 4.5
Decoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 58.1% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 8050S
TDP	100W	55W-45%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	158.4	293.9+86%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400. The Radeon RX 8050S costs 50% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the Radeon RX 8050S offers 104% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).