Radeon RX 7800M 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 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌227.3% higher power demand at 180W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 180W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 180W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌227.3% higher power demand at 180W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7800M 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 7800M?

Yes. Radeon RX 8050S is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,167 vs 15,984 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 8050S is a 2025 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while Radeon RX 7800M is a 2024 model from an older generation 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 7800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 5nm 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $400 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7800M 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 7800M make more sense than Radeon RX 8050S?

Yes. Radeon RX 7800M 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 an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 8050S. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 8050S currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 7800M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 8050S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	215 FPS	85 FPS
medium	196 FPS	74 FPS
high	172 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	180 FPS	70 FPS
medium	147 FPS	60 FPS
high	128 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	26 FPS
medium	78 FPS	25 FPS
high	59 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	452 FPS	124 FPS
medium	384 FPS	87 FPS
high	313 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	344 FPS	81 FPS
medium	286 FPS	49 FPS
high	230 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	38 FPS
medium	141 FPS	25 FPS
high	116 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	719 FPS	297 FPS
medium	575 FPS	255 FPS
high	480 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	226 FPS
medium	432 FPS	199 FPS
high	360 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	141 FPS
medium	288 FPS	122 FPS
high	240 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	687 FPS	123 FPS
medium	575 FPS	92 FPS
high	480 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	525 FPS	93 FPS
medium	432 FPS	71 FPS
high	360 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	58 FPS
medium	288 FPS	44 FPS
high	240 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	26 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7800M and Radeon RX 8050S

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 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 7800M scores 15,984 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	15,984	16,167+1%
Shading Units	3840+11900%	32
Boost Clock	2335 MHz	2800 MHz+20%
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 7800M	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 7800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+69%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8050S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8050S
Encoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 4.5
Decoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7800M draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 106.4% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.