AMD Radeon 8050S vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a stark contrast between these two GPUs, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 dominating both available head-to-head tests. In Geekbench OpenCL, the RTX 4080 scores 214,739 against the AMD Radeon 8050S's 65,818, representing a 69.3% advantage for NVIDIA. The Vulkan results widen this gap further: the RTX 4080's 263,779 eclipses the 8050S's 58,398 by 77.9%. These are not marginal differences; they indicate fundamentally different performance tiers.

The Geekbench Vulkan result is particularly telling. A 77.9% delta suggests the RTX 4080's architecture handles modern graphics APIs with substantially greater efficiency. The Radeon 8050S, despite its newer release date, simply cannot match the raw compute throughput of NVIDIA's flagship desktop part in these workloads. The OpenCL gap, while slightly narrower at 69.3%, reinforces the same narrative: the RTX 4080 delivers roughly three times the performance in both API environments.

Contextualizing these scores against their respective peer groups adds nuance. The Radeon 8050S sits at the 89th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 62,108. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, averages 61,896 — a mere 0.3% difference. The 8050S also trails the Radeon Pro Vega 56 (63,693) by 2.5% and the Radeon RX 7600M (63,775) by 2.6%. These figures place the 8050S firmly in mid-range territory, competitive with professional mobile workstations but far from flagship desktop performance.

The RTX 4080, meanwhile, holds the 86th percentile with an average score of 54,247. Its closest competitor is the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54,209, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828) sits 1.1% ahead, while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698) leads by 2.6%. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757) tops the 4080 by 2.7%. These tight margins around the 4080's average suggest intense competition at this tier, yet the 4080's individual benchmark scores—particularly the 263,779 Vulkan result—reveal exceptional peak performance that averages can obscure.

It is notably the head-to-head tests only cover two benchmarks. The RTX 4080 wins both, giving it a 2-0 record. The 8050S has no countervailing victories in the available data, meaning the narrative is one-sided. However, the 8050S's 89th percentile ranking versus the 4080's 86th indicates that when considering a broader benchmark suite, the AMD part may perform relatively better in aggregate scenarios, even if it loses the direct comparisons showcased here.

# FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score across all tests?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S averages 62,108 across its benchmarks, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 averages 54,247. This places the 8050S 12.7% higher in average score, despite losing both direct head-to-head tests.

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

A: The 8050S is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896 vs. 62,108). It 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 RTX 4080's closest competitor according to the data?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the nearest rival, scoring 54,209 versus the 4080's 54,247 — a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, 1.1% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, 2.6% ahead), and AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, 2.7% ahead) all rank slightly higher.

Q: Which GPU has better Vulkan performance?

A: The RTX 4080 achieves 263,779 in Geekbench Vulkan, compared to 58,398 for the 8050S. This represents a 77.9% advantage for NVIDIA, the largest margin in any benchmark between the two.

Q: Are both GPUs considered current-generation products?

A: No. The Radeon 8050S is marked as "Active" in production status with a release date of January 2025. The RTX 4080 is "End-of-life" with a September 2022 release, succeeded by the GeForce 50 series.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX and Vulkan versions?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. API compatibility is identical, so performance differences stem from hardware architecture rather than feature support.

# The Verdict

The data presents a clear performance hierarchy, but the choice depends heavily on context. The RTX 4080 wins decisively in both head-to-head benchmarks, with a 69.3% OpenCL advantage and a 77.9% Vulkan advantage. For users prioritizing raw compute in these specific workloads, the RTX 4080 is the undisputed choice. Its 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth dwarf the 8050S's 11.47 TFLOPS and system-dependent bandwidth. The 4080's 304 tensor cores and 76 RT cores also suggest superior ray tracing and AI acceleration capabilities, though the available benchmarks do not directly test these features.

However, the 8050S's 89th percentile ranking versus the 4080's 86th, combined with a higher average benchmark score (62,108 vs. 54,247), indicates that the AMD part may perform better across a broader range of tests not included in the head-to-head comparison. This could reflect the 8050S's integrated design, which shares system memory and may excel in specific integrated workloads. The 8050S also consumes only 55 W versus 320 W for the RTX 4080, making it dramatically more power-efficient — a critical factor for portable devices where the 8050S's IGP form factor fits naturally.

The RTX 4080 targets desktop enthusiasts with its 310 mm length, triple-slot design, and 1x 16-pin power connector. The 8050S, by contrast, is an integrated GPU with no power connectors, designed for portable devices. Users building a desktop workstation should choose the RTX 4080 without hesitation. Users seeking an integrated solution for a thin-and-light laptop should select the 8050S. The data does not support cross-category comparison beyond these specific use cases.

# Specification Differences

The specification gap between these GPUs is substantial. The RTX 4080 packs 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, versus the 8050S's 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RTX 4080's 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores dwarf the 8050S's 32 RT cores and no tensor cores. Clock speeds differ notably: the 8050S runs a 1,295 MHz base and 2,800 MHz boost, while the RTX 4080 operates at 2,205 MHz base and 2,505 MHz boost. The pixel rate stands at 280.6 GPixel/s for NVIDIA versus 179.2 GPixel/s for AMD, with texture rates of 761.5 GTexel/s and 358.4 GTexel/s respectively.

Memory configurations could not be more different. The RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. The 8050S uses system-shared memory with a system-dependent bus width and bandwidth. The RTX 4080's FP32 performance reaches 48.74 TFLOPS, while the 8050S manages 11.47 TFLOPS. Power draw is similarly divergent: 320 W for the RTX 4080 versus 55 W for the 8050S. The RTX 4080 requires a 700 W suggested PSU and 1x 16-pin connector, while the 8050S needs no external power. The RTX 4080 measures 310 mm x 140 mm x 61 mm and occupies a triple-slot footprint; the 8050S is an IGP with no dimensions listed. Interface buses also differ: PCIe 5.0 x16 for AMD versus PCIe 4.0 x16 for NVIDIA.

# Architecture Differences

These GPUs represent distinct architectural generations. The Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, built on the Strix Halo chip. Its die size is 308 mm², with transistor count listed as unknown. The RTX 4080 employs Ada Lovelace architecture on TSMC's 5 nm process, using the AD103 chip with 45,900 million transistors across a 379 mm² die, achieving a density of 121.1M transistors per mm². The 8050S is part of the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation, while the RTX 4080 belongs to the GeForce 40 series.

The 8050S's predecessor is Polaris Mobile, whereas the RTX 4080's predecessor is the GeForce 30 series. The RTX 4080 has a successor in the GeForce 50 series, while the 8050S lists none. Both support identical API sets: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 4080's display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a; the 8050S's outputs are portable-device dependent. The 8050S's FP16 performance matches its FP32 at 11.47 TFLOPS (1:1), as does the RTX 4080's at 48.74 TFLOPS (1:1). The 8050S's memory clock is listed as "System Shared," while the RTX 4080 runs at 1,400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed. These architectural differences explain the performance gap: the RTX 4080's larger die, dedicated memory, and vastly higher compute resources enable its benchmark dominance, while the 8050S's integrated, power-sipping design targets efficiency and portability rather than peak throughput.