AMD Radeon RX 9050 vs NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark results for either the AMD Radeon RX 9050 or the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU. Both entries show an average benchmark score of zero, and the head-to-head benchmark comparison table is empty. With zero wins recorded for each side, the measured performance data provides no direct numeric comparison between these two graphics processors.

The absence of benchmark scores means the percentile ranking for both GPUs sits at 50, indicating they are positioned at the midpoint of the database's distribution of all GPUs. This percentile value reflects the lack of recorded performance data rather than an actual measured performance level. The AMD Radeon RX 9050 and the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU both hold this identical percentile ranking, which further confirms that no comparative performance measurements exist in the database.

Without benchmark scores, the analysis must rely on the architectural and specification data provided. The AMD Radeon RX 9050 delivers a FP32 computing rate of 10.65 TFLOPS, while the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU delivers 4.301 TFLOPS. This indicates the AMD part offers more than double the single-precision floating-point throughput based on the recorded specifications. The pixel rate shows a similar gap: the RX 9050 achieves 166.4 GPixel/s compared to 22.40 GPixel/s for the Switch 2 GPU. The texture rate for the RX 9050 is 166.4 GTexel/s, while the Switch 2 GPU manages 67.20 GTexel/s.

The memory subsystem also differs substantially. The RX 9050 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Switch 2 GPU uses 12 GB of LPDDR5X memory with a 128-bit bus and 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part provides nearly three times the memory bandwidth, though the NVIDIA part offers 50% more memory capacity.

# Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded specifications, the AMD Radeon RX 9050 wins in raw computational throughput categories. The FP32 performance of 10.65 TFLOPS exceeds the 4.301 TFLOPS of the Switch 2 GPU. The pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 166.4 GTexel/s both exceed the corresponding 22.40 GPixel/s and 67.20 GTexel/s figures of the NVIDIA part. The RX 9050 also has a higher boost clock at 2600 MHz compared to 1400 MHz, a higher base clock at 1330 MHz compared to 561 MHz, and a game clock of 1920 MHz where the Switch 2 GPU has no recorded game clock.

The AMD Radeon RX 9050 wins on memory bandwidth at 288.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. The AMD part also has more texture mapping units (64 versus 48) and more render output units (64 versus 16). The RX 9050 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Switch 2 GPU uses an 8 nm process node from Samsung. The AMD part has a transistor count of 29,700 million on a 199 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 149.2M per mm². The Switch 2 GPU has an unknown transistor count on a 200 mm² die.

The NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU wins in memory capacity with 12 GB versus 8 GB. The NVIDIA part also has more shading units at 1536 versus 1024, and it includes 48 tensor cores while the RX 9050 has no recorded tensor cores. The Switch 2 GPU has a higher FP16 throughput of 8.602 TFLOPS compared to 10.65 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio for the RX 9050; however, the Switch 2 achieves this through a 2:1 ratio, meaning its FP16 rate is double its FP32 rate, while the RX 9050 has a 1:1 ratio where FP16 matches FP32. The Switch 2 GPU also has a lower power draw at 40 W compared to 92 W for the RX 9050.

The NVIDIA part has 12 ray tracing cores versus 16 for the AMD part. The Switch 2 GPU also comes with physical dimensions recorded at 272 mm in length, 116 mm in height, and 14 mm in width, while the RX 9050 has no recorded dimensions. The NVIDIA part has no display outputs, while the RX 9050 includes 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a outputs.

# The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 9050 is positioned as a higher-throughput desktop graphics card, while the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU is a lower-power console processor. The RX 9050 shows more than double the FP32 throughput, substantially higher pixel and texture rates, and nearly triple the memory bandwidth. The Switch 2 GPU counters with more memory capacity, more shading units, tensor cores, and a significantly lower power envelope at 40 W versus 92 W.

The RX 9050 has a boost clock of 2600 MHz and a base clock of 1330 MHz, compared to 1400 MHz and 561 MHz for the Switch 2 GPU. The memory clock for the RX 9050 is 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective, while the Switch 2 GPU has a memory clock of 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective. The RX 9050 uses GDDR6 memory, while the Switch 2 GPU uses LPDDR5X.

The RX 9050 is an active production part from the Radeon RX 9000 series, using the Navi 44 chip with RDNA 4.0 architecture on a 4 nm process. The Switch 2 GPU uses the GA10B chip with Ampere architecture on an 8 nm process. The RX 9050 has a dual-slot design with a 1x 8-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The Switch 2 GPU has no recorded slot width, power connector, or suggested PSU data. The RX 9050 uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, while the Switch 2 GPU has no recorded bus interface.

# FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9050 has an FP32 rate of 10.65 TFLOPS, which is more than double the 4.301 TFLOPS of the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9050 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU has 12 GB of LPDDR5X memory.

Q: What are the power requirements of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9050 has a TDP of 92 W and a suggested PSU of 250 W, while the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU has a TDP of 40 W and no recorded suggested PSU.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9050 has a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, while the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9050 has 16 ray tracing cores, while the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU has 12 ray tracing cores.

# Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 9050 uses the Navi 44 chip built on RDNA 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU uses the GA10B chip built on Ampere architecture, fabricated on an 8 nm process at Samsung. The RX 9050 has a transistor count of 29,700 million on a die size of 199 mm², giving a transistor density of 149.2M per mm². The Switch 2 GPU has an unknown transistor count on a die size of 200 mm².

The RX 9050 has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The Switch 2 GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The RX 9050 has 16 ray tracing cores and no recorded tensor cores. The Switch 2 GPU has 12 ray tracing cores and 48 tensor cores. The RX 9050 has a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 166.4 GTexel/s. The Switch 2 GPU has a pixel rate of 22.40 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 67.20 GTexel/s.

The FP16 performance differs in ratio: the RX 9050 achieves 10.65 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio (matching its FP32 rate), while the Switch 2 GPU achieves 8.602 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio (double its FP32 rate). The RX 9050 belongs to the Navi IV generation (RX 9000 series) and is the successor to the Navi III generation. The Switch 2 GPU is part of the Console GPU generation for Nintendo and has no recorded predecessor.

# Specification Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 9050 has a base clock of 1330 MHz, a boost clock of 2600 MHz, and a game clock of 1920 MHz. The NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU has a base clock of 561 MHz and a boost clock of 1400 MHz, with no recorded game clock. The memory clock for the RX 9050 is 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective, while the Switch 2 GPU has a memory clock of 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective.

The RX 9050 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Switch 2 GPU uses 12 GB of LPDDR5X memory. Both have a 128-bit memory bus, but the RX 9050 achieves 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth versus 102.4 GB/s for the Switch 2 GPU. The RX 9050 has a TDP of 92 W, a dual-slot design, a 1x 8-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The Switch 2 GPU has a TDP of 40 W with no recorded slot width, power connector, or suggested PSU.

The RX 9050 uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface and has display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a. The Switch 2 GPU has no recorded bus interface and has no display outputs. The RX 9050 has no recorded dimensions, while the Switch 2 GPU measures 272 mm in length, 116 mm in height, and 14 mm in width. The release dates differ: the RX 9050 was released on 2026-07-27, while the Switch 2 GPU was released on 2025-06-04. The Switch 2 GPU has a launch MSRP of 449 USD.