AMD Radeon 8050S vs AMD Radeon Pro W5700X Comparison

The AMD Radeon 8050S and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X occupy different segments—one an integrated mobile GPU, the other a quad-slot Mac workstation card—but the benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy. In the two shared Geekbench tests, the 8050S leads by 50.2% in OpenCL and 29.1% in Vulkan, and its average score of 62108 sits 1.5% above the W5700X's 61207. Both cards land at the 90th percentile of all GPUs, but the 8050S is the faster compute part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Geekbench OpenCL test delivers the largest margin: the 8050S scores 65818 against the W5700X's 43810, a 50.2% advantage. This is not a close race—the W5700X's OpenCL result is only 66.6% of the 8050S's. The Vulkan test narrows the gap but still favors the 8050S decisively: 58398 vs 45246, a 29.1% lead. These two tests are the only shared benchmarks in the dataset, and the 8050S wins both, giving it a 2–0 head-to-head record.

Looking at the broader average benchmark score, the 8050S posts 62108, while the W5700X manages 61207. That difference is only 1.5%, but it aligns with the per-test outcomes. The 8050S also outperforms the W5700X in raw rasterization metrics: pixel rate is 179.2 GPixel/s vs 130.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 358.4 GTexel/s vs 326.4 GTexel/s. Both cards share the same 64 ROPs, but the 8050S's higher clocks (2800 MHz boost vs 2040 MHz) drive the advantage.

The W5700X does have a separate Geekbench Metal score of 94564, but the 8050S has no Metal result in this dataset, so no direct comparison is possible. Still, in the two APIs where both are tested, the 8050S is unequivocally faster.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Radeon 8050S as the superior compute GPU. It wins every shared benchmark, has a higher average score, and does so at a fraction of the power envelope—55 W vs 205 W. The 8050S is also a current product (release date 2025-01-05, production status Active), while the W5700X is end-of-life (release date 2019-12-10). For users prioritizing raw OpenCL and Vulkan performance, the 8050S is the clear choice.

The W5700X still holds relevance in specific contexts. Its 16 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is a distinct advantage over the 8050S's system-shared memory, which is dependent on the host system. The W5700X also uses an Apple MPX bus interface and provides 1x HDMI 2.0b plus 4x Thunderbolt outputs, making it a natural fit for Apple workstation environments. However, on the basis of compute benchmarks alone, the 8050S is faster in every measurable shared test.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher Geekbench OpenCL score?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S scores 65818, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 43810—a 50.2% difference in favor of the 8050S.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The 8050S averages 62108, and the W5700X averages 61207, giving the 8050S a 1.5% lead.

Q: What are the TDPs of these two cards?

A: The 8050S has a TDP of 55 W, while the W5700X is rated at 205 W.

Q: Does either GPU support ray tracing?

A: The 8050S has 32 ray tracing cores; the W5700X has no RT cores listed.

Q: What memory configurations do they use?

A: The 8050S uses system-shared memory with bandwidth that is system dependent. The W5700X has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s.

Q: Are both GPUs in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both are at the 90th percentile of all GPUs, though the 8050S holds a higher average score.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon 8050S | AMD Radeon Pro W5700X |

|----------------|------------------|------------------------|

| Process node | 4 nm | 7 nm |

| Die size | 308 mm² | 251 mm² |

| Transistors | Not listed | 10,300 million |

| Transistor density | Not listed | 41.0M / mm² |

| Base clock | 1295 MHz | 1243 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2800 MHz | 2040 MHz |

| Memory size | System Shared | 16 GB |

| Memory type | System Shared | GDDR6 |

| Memory bus | System Shared | 256 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | System Dependent | 448.0 GB/s |

| Shading units | 2048 | 2560 |

| TMUs | 128 | 160 |

| ROPs | 64 | 64 |

| RT cores | 32 | None (null) |

| Pixel rate | 179.2 GPixel/s | 130.6 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 358.4 GTexel/s | 326.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 performance | 11.47 TFLOPS | 10.44 TFLOPS |

| FP16 performance | 22.94 TFLOPS (2:1) | 20.89 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 55 W | 205 W |

| Slot width | IGP | Quad-slot |

| Power connectors | None | Not listed |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 550 W |

| Bus interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | Apple MPX |

| Display outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.0b, 4x Thunderbolt |

| DirectX support | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |

| OpenGL support | 4.6 | 4.6 |

| Vulkan support | 1.4 | 1.4 |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2019-12-10 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | 999 USD |

Architecture Differences

The 8050S is built on RDNA 3.5 using TSMC's 4 nm process, while the W5700X uses RDNA 1.0 on TSMC's 7 nm node. The 8050S's chip is codenamed Strix Halo, part of the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation; the W5700X uses Navi 10 from the Radeon Pro Mac (Navi Series) generation. The 8050S has a larger die (308 mm² vs 251 mm²) but no transistor count is provided; the W5700X lists 10,300 million transistors with a density of 41.0M/mm².

Compute resources differ: the 8050S has 2048 shading units and 128 TMUs, while the W5700X has 2560 shading units and 160 TMUs. Both have 64 ROPs, but the 8050S adds 32 ray tracing cores, which the W5700X lacks. The 8050S's boost clock of 2800 MHz far exceeds the W5700X's 2040 MHz, resulting in higher pixel and texture rates despite fewer shading units. FP32 throughput is 11.47 TFLOPS vs 10.44 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 22.94 vs 20.89 TFLOPS (both at 2:1 ratio).

Memory architecture is a major divergence. The 8050S uses system-shared memory with bandwidth dependent on the host, while the W5700X has a dedicated 16 GB GDDR6 pool on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s. The 8050S is an integrated GPU (IGP) with no power connectors, whereas the W5700X is a quad-slot card requiring a 550 W suggested PSU. The bus interface also differs: PCIe 5.0 x16 for the 8050S vs Apple MPX for the W5700X. Display outputs are portable-device dependent on the 8050S, while the W5700X offers 1x HDMI 2.0b and 4x Thunderbolt.

Where Each One Wins

The 8050S wins decisively in every shared benchmark. It leads by 50.2% in OpenCL and 29.1% in Vulkan, and its average score is 1.5% higher. It also produces higher pixel and texture rates, and it supports ray tracing with 32 RT cores. Its 55 W TDP and integrated design make it suitable for mobile or power-constrained systems, and its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures high-bandwidth connectivity.

The W5700X's advantages lie outside the compute benchmarks. It offers 16 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is crucial for workloads that require large local VRAM and cannot rely on system-shared memory. Its Apple MPX interface and Thunderbolt outputs target Mac Pro systems, and its 2560 shading units and 160 TMUs provide a wider execution width, even if clocks are lower. The W5700X also has a Metal score of 94564, which the 8050S does not have, indicating potential strength in Metal-based applications—though no direct comparison is possible from the data.

In short, the 8050S is the faster and more modern GPU for OpenCL and Vulkan tasks, while the W5700X remains relevant for dedicated-memory and Mac-centric workflows. For anyone choosing between the two on raw compute performance, the 8050S is the definitive pick.