AMD Instinct MI300A vs AMD Radeon 8050S Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Instinct MI300A and the AMD Radeon 8050S. The MI300A has no benchmark scores listed in the database, while the Radeon 8050S holds two recorded results: a Geekbench OpenCL score of 65,818 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 58,398. The MI300A's average benchmark score is 0, placing it at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, whereas the Radeon 8050S achieves an average score of 62,108 and sits at the 89th percentile. This percentile gap indicates that in the database's broader GPU landscape, the Radeon 8050S ranks considerably higher than the MI300A, whose lack of recorded benchmarks leaves it without a comparative performance position.

The Radeon 8050S's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its standing. It leads the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 0.3%, with the Pro W6600M averaging 61,896 points. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 by 2.5%, that card averaging 63,693 points. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M scores 63,775, placing it 2.6% ahead of the 8050S, and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP averages 63,830, a 2.7% advantage. These narrow margins show the 8050S clustering tightly with mid-range mobile and low-profile Radeon parts, rather than occupying a distinct performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher recorded benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S has recorded benchmark scores of 65,818 in Geekbench OpenCL and 58,398 in Geekbench Vulkan, with an average of 62,108. The AMD Instinct MI300A has no benchmark scores listed in the database, giving it an average score of 0.

Q: How does the Radeon 8050S compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Radeon 8050S edges out the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 0.3% (61,896 average), while trailing the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 by 2.5% (63,693), the AMD Radeon RX 7600M by 2.6% (63,775), and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP by 2.7% (63,830).

Q: What are the memory configurations of these two GPUs?

A: The AMD Instinct MI300A uses 128 GB of HBM3 memory with an 8192-bit bus and 5.32 TB/s bandwidth. The AMD Radeon 8050S uses system shared memory, with system shared type, bus width, and system dependent bandwidth.

Q: What are the thermal design power figures for each GPU?

A: The AMD Instinct MI300A has a TDP of 750 W and a suggested PSU of 1150 W. The AMD Radeon 8050S has a TDP of 55 W and no suggested PSU listed.

Q: Which GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The AMD Instinct MI300A lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan APIs.

Q: What is the release date for each product?

A: The AMD Instinct MI300A was released on December 5, 2023. The AMD Radeon 8050S was released on January 5, 2025.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Instinct MI300A and AMD Radeon 8050S use fundamentally different architectures. The MI300A is built on CDNA 3.0 with the Aqua Vanjaram chip, designed for compute acceleration in data center environments. The Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5 with the Strix Halo chip, targeting mobile graphics workloads. The MI300A belongs to the Instinct (MIx) generation, while the Radeon 8050S belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation.

Process technology differs substantially. The MI300A uses a 5 nm process from TSMC, packing 153,000 million transistors into a 1017 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 150.4M per mm². The Radeon 8050S uses a 4 nm process from the same foundry, with a die size of 308 mm² and unknown transistor count. The smaller process node gives the Radeon 8050S a density advantage per area, though the MI300A's massive die accommodates far more compute resources.

Shader configuration diverges sharply. The MI300A has 14,592 shading units, 912 texture mapping units, and 0 raster operations pipelines, reflecting its compute-first design with no pixel output capability. The Radeon 8050S has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, plus 32 ray tracing cores. The MI300A's pixel rate is 0 MPixel/s, while the Radeon 8050S reaches 179.2 GPixel/s. Texture rates also differ: the MI300A delivers 1,915.2 GTexel/s versus 358.4 GTexel/s for the Radeon 8050S.

Memory architecture reveals the products' divergent purposes. The MI300A uses 128 GB of HBM3 with an 8192-bit bus and 5.32 TB/s bandwidth, a configuration aimed at large-scale data processing. The Radeon 8050S relies entirely on system shared memory, with bandwidth described as system dependent. The MI300A's FP32 compute reaches 61.29 TFLOPS, while the Radeon 8050S delivers 11.47 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 11.47 TFLOPS (1:1) for the Radeon and no FP16 figure listed for the MI300A.

Clock behavior also differs. The MI300A runs at a 1000 MHz base and 2100 MHz boost, with memory at 1300 MHz (5.2 Gbps effective). The Radeon 8050S has a 1295 MHz base and 2800 MHz boost, with memory clock described as system shared. The Radeon 8050S's higher clocks partially offset its smaller shader count, but the MI300A's raw resource count remains dominant in compute throughput.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification field. The MI300A uses CDNA 3.0 architecture with the Aqua Vanjaram chip, while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5 with the Strix Halo chip. Process nodes differ: 5 nm for the MI300A versus 4 nm for the Radeon 8050S. The MI300A has 153,000 million transistors on a 1017 mm² die; the Radeon 8050S has an unknown transistor count on a 308 mm² die.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The MI300A has a 1000 MHz base and 2100 MHz boost; the Radeon 8050S has a 1295 MHz base and 2800 MHz boost. Memory specifications are entirely different: the MI300A has 128 GB HBM3 with 8192-bit bus width and 5.32 TB/s bandwidth, while the Radeon 8050S uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth.

Compute resources show a wide gap. The MI300A has 14,592 shading units and 912 TMUs, versus 2,048 shading units and 128 TMUs for the Radeon 8050S. The MI300A has 0 ROPs, while the Radeon 8050S has 64 ROPs and 32 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 0 MPixel/s for the MI300A versus 179.2 GPixel/s for the Radeon 8050S. Texture rate is 1,915.2 GTexel/s versus 358.4 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 61.29 TFLOPS versus 11.47 TFLOPS.

Power requirements diverge sharply. The MI300A has a 750 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 1150 W, while the Radeon 8050S has a 55 W TDP and no suggested PSU listed. Slot width differs: OAM Module for the MI300A versus IGP for the Radeon 8050S. Both use PCIe 5.0 x16 interfaces and have no power connectors. Display outputs are absent on the MI300A, while the Radeon 8050S's outputs are portable device dependent. API support differs completely: the MI300A lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, while the Radeon 8050S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Release dates and production statuses differ. The MI300A launched December 5, 2023, with no production status listed. The Radeon 8050S launched January 5, 2025, and is marked as active in production. Predecessors also differ: Radeon Instinct for the MI300A, Polaris Mobile for the Radeon 8050S.

The Verdict

The data supports distinct conclusions for each product based on its recorded specifications and benchmark presence. The AMD Radeon 8050S is the only one of the two with actual benchmark results in the database, achieving an average score of 62,108 and ranking in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals all fall within a 3% margin, indicating consistent mid-range performance. The AMD Instinct MI300A has no benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking, which places it below the Radeon 8050S in the database's performance hierarchy based purely on recorded measurements.

However, the MI300A's specifications reveal a different purpose. Its 61.29 TFLOPS FP32 compute, 5.32 TB/s memory bandwidth, and 128 GB HBM3 capacity vastly exceed the Radeon 8050S's 11.47 TFLOPS and system shared memory. The MI300A's complete lack of display outputs, ROPs, and graphics APIs confirms it is not designed for rendering tasks. The Radeon 8050S, with 64 ROPs, 32 ray tracing cores, and full DirectX 12 Ultimate support, is built for graphics workloads in mobile systems.

Users seeking a graphics solution with verified performance data should select the Radeon 8050S. Users requiring massive compute throughput for data center workloads should consider the MI300A, though its lack of benchmark scores means the database does not currently validate its real-world performance. The MI300A's 750 W TDP and OAM Module form factor target rack-mounted deployments, while the Radeon 8050S's 55 W TDP and IGP slot width suit portable devices.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Radeon 8050S wins on measured performance. The database records its OpenCL score of 65,818 and Vulkan score of 58,398, giving it an average of 62,108. The MI300A has no recorded benchmarks, so the Radeon 8050S is the only one with verified performance data.

AMD Radeon 8050S wins on graphics features. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the MI300A lists N/A for all graphics APIs. The Radeon 8050S has 64 ROPs and 32 ray tracing cores; the MI300A has 0 ROPs and no ray tracing capability.

AMD Radeon 8050S wins on power efficiency for mobile use. Its 55 W TDP allows integration as an IGP in portable devices, whereas the MI300A's 750 W TDP requires an OAM Module slot and a suggested 1150 W PSU.

AMD Instinct MI300A wins on raw compute resources. Its 14,592 shading units and 912 TMUs dwarf the Radeon 8050S's 2,048 shading units and 128 TMUs. FP32 output reaches 61.29 TFLOPS versus 11.47 TFLOPS, and texture rate is 1,915.2 GTexel/s versus 358.4 GTexel/s.

AMD Instinct MI300A wins on memory capacity and bandwidth. The 128 GB HBM3 pool with 8192-bit bus and 5.32 TB/s bandwidth enables large-scale data processing, while the Radeon 8050S depends on system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth.

AMD Instinct MI300A wins on transistor scale. The 153,000 million transistors on a 1017 mm² die represent a far larger implementation than the Radeon 8050S's 308 mm² die, though the Radeon uses a more advanced 4 nm process versus the MI300A's 5 nm node.

AMD Radeon 8050S wins on production readiness. Its production status is listed as active, while the MI300A has no production status recorded. The Radeon 8050S also has a more recent release date, January 5, 2025, versus December 5, 2023 for the MI300A.