AMD Radeon 8050S vs AMD Radeon PRO W7900 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7900 leads with an average benchmark score of 110,725, while the AMD Radeon 8050S averages 62,108.

Q: How much faster is the PRO W7900 in OpenCL and Vulkan?

A: In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the PRO W7900 scores 84,379 versus 65,818 for the 8050S, a 28.2% advantage. In the Vulkan test, the PRO W7900 scores 137,070 versus 58,398, a 134.7% advantage.

Q: What are the architecture generations of these two GPUs?

A: The PRO W7900 uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip and the codename Plum Bonito. The 8050S uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture on the Strix Halo chip.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units and ray tracing cores?

A: The PRO W7900 has 6,144 shading units and 96 ray tracing cores. The 8050S has 2,048 shading units and 32 ray tracing cores.

Q: What is the memory configuration difference?

A: The PRO W7900 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus with 864.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 8050S uses System Shared memory, with bandwidth listed as System Dependent.

Q: How does the percentile ranking differ between the two?

A: The PRO W7900 sits in the 94th percentile of all GPUs, while the 8050S sits in the 89th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two AMD GPUs come from different product generations and process nodes. The PRO W7900 is built on a 5 nm TSMC process with the Navi 31 chip, using the RDNA 3.0 architecture. Its die measures 529 mm² and packs 57,700 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 109.1M per mm². The 8050S is built on the newer 4 nm TSMC process with the Strix Halo chip, using the RDNA 3.5 architecture. Its die is smaller at 308 mm², with transistor count listed as unknown in the database.

The compute configuration differs substantially. The PRO W7900 contains 6,144 shading units, 384 texture mapping units, and 192 render output units. It also has 96 ray tracing cores. The 8050S contains 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 32 ray tracing cores. This represents a 3x advantage for the PRO W7900 in shading units, a 3x advantage in TMUs, and a 3x advantage in ROPs.

The PRO W7900 is a triple-slot card with 2x 8-pin power connectors and a 600 W suggested PSU. The 8050S is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors and no suggested PSU rating. The PRO W7900 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, while the 8050S uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The PRO W7900's memory subsystem uses 48 GB of GDDR6 with a 384-bit bus, 2250 MHz memory clock, and 864.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 8050S uses System Shared memory, meaning its bandwidth is system dependent. The PRO W7900 also has specific display outputs: 3x DisplayPort 2.1 and 1x mini-DisplayPort 2.1, while the 8050S outputs are portable device dependent.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the PRO W7900 wins both. In Geekbench OpenCL, the PRO W7900 posts a score of 84,379 against the 8050S's 65,818, a 28.2% advantage. This places the PRO W7900 1% above the AMD Radeon Pro Vega II (average score 109,617), 3.2% above the AMD Radeon Pro W6600X (107,342), and 2.8% below the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile (113,944).

The gap widens dramatically in the Geekbench Vulkan test. The PRO W7900 scores 137,070, while the 8050S scores 58,398, resulting in a 134.7% advantage for the PRO W7900. This is the biggest win in either direction, reflecting the PRO W7900's much larger compute footprint for low-level graphics APIs.

The 8050S's Vulkan performance of 58,398 is notably lower than its OpenCL score of 65,818, indicating its efficiency in the Vulkan API is significantly below the PRO W7900's Vulkan performance. The PRO W7900's Vulkan score is 62.5% higher than its own OpenCL score, suggesting a strong scaling in Vulkan workloads.

The PRO W7900 wins 2 head-to-head benchmarks, while the 8050S wins none. In the database's overall comparison, the PRO W7900 places in the 94th percentile of all GPUs, while the 8050S is in the 89th percentile. The PRO W7900's nearest rivals (by average score) are the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile (-2.8%), NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB (- 3.2%), AMD Radeon Pro Vega II (1%), and AMD Radeon Pro W6600X (3.2%). The 8050S's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (-2.5%), AMD Radeon RX 7600M (-2.6%), and AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP (-2.7%).

Specification Differences

The core clock speeds differ significantly. The PRO W7900 has a base clock of 1760 MHz and a boost clock of 2495 MHz. The 8050S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, which is higher boost clock for the 8050S.

Memory specifications are a major differentiator. The PRO W7900 has 48 GB of GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus with a memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) and 864.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 8050S relies on System Shared memory with no dedicated bus width or bandwidth figures, all listed as system dependent.

The pixel fill rate is 479.0 GPixel/s for the PRO W7900 versus 179.2 GPixel/s for the 8050S. The texture fill rate is 958.1 GTexel/s versus 358.4 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance (FP32) is 61.32 TFLOPS versus 11.47 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 61.32 TFLOPS for the PRO W7900 versus 11.47 TFLOPS for the 8050S.

Power characteristics are starkly different. The PRO W7900 has a TDP of 295 W and requires 2x 8-pin power connectors with a suggested PSU of 600 W. The 8050S has a TDP of 55 W, requires no power connectors, and has no suggested PSU listed. The PRO W7900 is a triple-slot card with dimensions of 280 mm length, 110 mm height, and 51 mm width. The 8050S is an IGP with no dimensions listed.

The PRO W7900 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus, while the 8050S uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The PRO W7900 was released on 2023-05-25 and has a predecessor of Radeon Pro Vega. The 8050S was released on 2025-01-05 and has a predecessor of Polaris Mobile. The PRO W7900 also has a launch MSRP of 3,999 USD, while the 8050S has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The PRO W7900 wins outright in every recorded benchmark. Its 28.2% advantage in OpenCL and 134.7% advantage in Vulkan mean that for any compute-heavy workload, the database shows the PRO W7900 as the superior choice. The 8050S does not win any benchmark in the database.

Given the 8050S's high boost clock of 2800 MHz and its integrated nature, its strengths lie in power efficiency and portability. Its 55 W TDP and lack of power connectors make it suitable for compact or mobile systems, while the PRO W7900's 295 W TDP and triple-slot size require a more substantial chassis and power delivery setup.

For users who prioritize raw compute (like 3D rendering, scientific simulation, or large dataset processing), the PRO W7900's 6,144 shading units, 96 ray tracing cores, and 48 GB of GDDR6 memory with 864 GB/s bandwidth are the key advantages. The 8050S, with its 2,048 shading units and 32 ray cores, is more suited for light to moderate workloads where the system memory is shared.

The 8050S's RDNA 3.5 architecture and 4 nm process node are newer, but the database does not show any performance benefit from this. The PRO W7900's RDNA 3.0 and larger die provide the performance edge. The 8050S also has the advantage of a higher boost clock (2800 MHz vs 2495 MHz), but this does not translate into higher scores in the recorded benchmarks.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Radeon PRO W7900 for anyone seeking maximum GPU performance. Its average benchmark score of 110,725 is 78.3% higher than the 8050S's 62,108. The W7900 wins both head-to-head benchmarks, with a 28.2% lead in OpenCL and a 134.7% lead in Vulkan. It also ranks in the 94th percentile of all GPUs, compared to the 89th percentile for the 8050S, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile and Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB, indicating a professional-grade performance tier.

The AMD Radeon 8050S is the choice for integrated, low-power systems. Its 55 W TDP and lack of external power connectors mean it can be installed in portable devices, and its PCIe 5.0 interface provides a modern connection. Its performance is comparable to the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, with a 0.3% delta, making it a viable option for modest graphics tasks. However, the 8050S cannot match the PRO W7900's raw throughput, especially in Vulkan where the PRO W7900 achieves 134.7% higher performance.

For professionals who need 48 GB of VRAM, 864 GB/s of bandwidth, or the ability to handle large datasets, the PRO W7900 is the only option of the two. For users who need an integrated GPU with minimal power draw and the convenience of system shared memory, the 8050S is the practical pick. The launch MSRP of the PRO W7900 is 3,999 USD, while the 8050S has no MSRP recorded, but this is the only pricing difference in the database and should not be the deciding factor for performance. The verdict is unambiguous: the PRO W7900 is the performance winner in every recorded metric, while the 8050S is the efficiency and portability winner.