AMD Radeon 8050S vs AMD Radeon Pro W6600X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a direct comparison challenge, as the two cards were not tested under identical benchmark conditions. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600X has a single recorded result in Geekbench Metal, scoring 107342, while the AMD Radeon 8050S has results in Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan, scoring 65818 and 58398 respectively. Despite the differing APIs, the data allows for meaningful positioning through each card's nearest rivals.

The AMD Radeon Pro W6600X achieves a Geekbench Metal score of 107342, placing it in the 94th percentile of all GPUs. This result puts it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega II Duo, which scores 106750, and 5.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000, which scores 101872. However, it trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega II by 2.1% (that card scores 109617) and the AMD Radeon PRO W7900 by 3.1% (that card scores 110725). These are close margins, indicating the W6600X sits firmly in a competitive workstation-class tier.

The AMD Radeon 8050S, in contrast, shows an average benchmark score of 62108 across its two recorded tests, placing it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. Its OpenCL score of 65818 is its stronger result, while its Vulkan score of 58398 is notably lower. When compared to its nearest rivals, the 8050S is nearly tied with the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, which averages 61896, sitting just 0.3% ahead. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 by 2.5% (63693), the AMD Radeon RX 7600M by 2.6% (63775), and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP by 2.7% (63830). These deltas are small, suggesting the 8050S is a mid-tier performer in its own right.

The headline comparison is stark: the W6600X's single benchmark score of 107342 is significantly higher than the 8050S's average of 62108. Even the 8050S's best recorded result, 65818 in OpenCL, falls well short of the W6600X's Metal score. The gap is substantial, roughly 63% in favor of the W6600X when comparing its best score to the 8050S's average. This is not a close contest in raw compute terms, though the different benchmark APIs (Metal vs. OpenCL/Vulkan) mean the comparison is not perfectly apples-to-apples.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Radeon Pro W6600X for raw graphics compute performance. Its Geekbench Metal score of 107342 places it in the 94th percentile, far above the 8050S's 89th percentile standing. The W6600X's result is competitive with high-end workstation cards like the Radeon Pro Vega II and PRO W7900, while the 8050S sits closer to mid-range mobile and desktop parts like the RX 7600M.

For users who need maximum compute throughput, particularly in Metal-accelerated workflows (relevant for macOS environments given the W6600X's Apple MPX bus interface), the W6600X is the clear choice. Its 10.15 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are recorded in the database, and these figures support its higher benchmark standing. The 8050S, by contrast, offers 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 but relies on system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, which likely explains its lower benchmark scores despite a nominally higher FP32 figure.

The 8050S does have advantages in other areas. Its 55 W TDP is far lower than the W6600X's 120 W, making it suitable for portable devices where power efficiency is paramount. Its production status is Active, while the W6600X is End-of-life. The 8050S also brings a newer architecture, RDNA 3.5, compared to the W6600X's RDNA 2.0.

The verdict: benchmark data indicates the W6600X is the stronger performer for compute-heavy tasks, while the 8050S is better positioned for power-constrained, mobile scenarios. Users prioritizing raw score should select the W6600X; users prioritizing efficiency and portability should select the 8050S.

FAQ

Q: Which card has the higher benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro W6600X scores 107342 in Geekbench Metal, while the AMD Radeon 8050S averages 62108 across Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests. The W6600X's score is substantially higher.

Q: How does the W6600X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The W6600X is 0.6% ahead of the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo and 5.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000, but it trails the Radeon Pro Vega II by 2.1% and the Radeon PRO W7900 by 3.1%.

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

A: The 8050S is 0.3% ahead of the Radeon Pro W6600M, but trails the Radeon Pro Vega 56 by 2.5%, the Radeon RX 7600M by 2.6%, and the Radeon RX 9060 XT LP by 2.7%.

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro W6600X is listed as End-of-life, while the AMD Radeon 8050S is listed as Active.

Q: What is the memory configuration difference?

A: The W6600X has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 8050S uses System Shared memory with a System Dependent bandwidth.

Q: Which card has a higher FP32 compute rating?

A: The 8050S has a higher FP32 rating at 11.47 TFLOPS, compared to the W6600X's 10.15 TFLOPS. However, the W6600X still achieves a much higher benchmark score in the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every major specification field. The W6600X uses a Navi 23 chip built on a 7 nm process, while the 8050S uses a Strix Halo chip on a 4 nm process. The W6600X has 11,060 million transistors on a 237 mm² die, while the 8050S's transistor count is listed as unknown on a 308 mm² die. Transistor density for the W6600X is 46.7M per mm², while the 8050S has no recorded density.

Clock speeds differ notably: the W6600X has a base clock of 2068 MHz and a boost clock of 2479 MHz, while the 8050S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz. Memory configurations are entirely different: the W6600X has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the 8050S uses System Shared memory with System Dependent bandwidth. The W6600X memory clock is 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective), while the 8050S has no dedicated memory clock.

Power figures diverge sharply: the W6600X has a TDP of 120 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W, while the 8050S has a TDP of 55 W and no suggested PSU. Slot width differs: the W6600X is Dual-slot, while the 8050S is an IGP. The W6600X has no display outputs, while the 8050S has outputs that are Portable Device Dependent. The bus interface also differs: the W6600X uses Apple MPX, while the 8050S uses PCIe 5.0 x16.

The W6600X has a recorded launch MSRP of 699 USD, while the 8050S has no launch MSRP field. The W6600X was released on 2021-08-02, while the 8050S was released on 2025-01-05. The 8050S has a predecessor listed as Polaris Mobile, while the W6600X has no predecessor. Production status differs: W6600X is End-of-life, 8050S is Active.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is significant. The W6600X is built on RDNA 2.0 architecture, while the 8050S uses RDNA 3.5. Both are manufactured by TSMC, but on different process nodes: 7 nm for the W6600X and 4 nm for the 8050S. The die size for the 8050S is 308 mm², larger than the W6600X's 237 mm², though the W6600X packs 11,060 million transistors while the 8050S's count is unknown.

Both cards share identical core counts: 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 ray tracing cores. Neither card has tensor cores listed. However, the compute characteristics differ. The W6600X delivers 10.15 TFLOPS FP32 and 20.31 TFLOPS FP16 with a 2:1 ratio. The 8050S delivers 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 and 11.47 TFLOPS FP16 with a 1:1 ratio, indicating a different FP16 implementation.

Pixel and texture rates favor the 8050S: it has 179.2 GPixel/s and 358.4 GTexel/s, while the W6600X has 158.7 GPixel/s and 317.3 GTexel/s. The W6600X belongs to the Radeon Pro Mac (Navi II Series) generation, while the 8050S belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is identical.

The W6600X uses a dedicated GDDR6 memory subsystem, while the 8050S relies on system-shared memory, a fundamental architectural difference that affects bandwidth and latency. The W6600X also has a higher base clock (2068 MHz vs. 1295 MHz), while the 8050S has a higher boost clock (2800 MHz vs. 2479 MHz).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Pro W6600X wins decisively in raw benchmark performance. Its Geekbench Metal score of 107342 is the only recorded metric, but it places the card in the 94th percentile, above the 8050S's 89th percentile. The W6600X is competitive with professional workstation cards like the Radeon Pro Vega II and PRO W7900, trailing them by only 2.1% and 3.1% respectively. This makes it the better choice for compute-intensive workloads where Metal API performance is critical, such as professional graphics, rendering, and GPU-accelerated tasks in macOS environments.

The W6600X also wins on memory bandwidth. Its dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth provides predictable, high-speed memory access, whereas the 8050S's system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth introduces variability based on the host system. The W6600X's higher base clock of 2068 MHz further supports sustained performance.

The AMD Radeon 8050S wins in power efficiency and portability. Its 55 W TDP is less than half the W6600X's 120 W, making it suitable for thin-and-light portable devices. It is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors, while the W6600X is a dual-slot card requiring a 300 W suggested PSU. The 8050S is also an Active product, while the W6600X is End-of-life, meaning the 8050S remains available for new designs.

The 8050S wins on architectural recency, using RDNA 3.5 on a 4 nm process, compared to the W6600X's RDNA 2.0 on 7 nm. It also has a higher boost clock (2800 MHz vs. 2479 MHz) and higher pixel and texture rates (179.2 GPixel/s and 358.4 GTexel/s vs. 158.7 and 317.3). Its FP32 compute rating of 11.47 TFLOPS exceeds the W6600X's 10.15 TFLOPS.

In use-case terms, the W6600X is for desktop workstation builds where maximum compute throughput and dedicated VRAM matter most, particularly in Apple MPX systems. The 8050S is for mobile devices where low power draw, compact integration, and system-shared memory are acceptable trade-offs. The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy: the W6600X leads in compute scores by a wide margin, while the 8050S leads in efficiency and modern architecture features.