AMD Radeon 8050S vs NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in OpenCL compute workloads?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 leads in Geekbench OpenCL with a score of 74,179, while the AMD Radeon 8050S scores 65,818. That is a 12.7% advantage for the NVIDIA card in this test.

Q: How large is the gap in Vulkan performance?

A: The gap is substantial. The Quadro RTX 6000 scores 129,564 in Geekbench Vulkan, versus 58,398 for the Radeon 8050S. This translates to a 121.9% higher score for the NVIDIA part, more than double the AMD result.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The database shows an average benchmark score of 101,872 for the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 and 62,108 for the AMD Radeon 8050S. The Quadro sits at the 94th percentile among all GPUs, while the Radeon is at the 89th percentile.

Q: How do these GPUs compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The Quadro RTX 6000 is 4.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7900M and 4.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro VII, but 4.6% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega II Duo and 5.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W6600X. The Radeon 8050S is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, but 2.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 and 2.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7600M.

Q: What are the architectural differences in process node and die size?

A: The Quadro RTX 6000 uses a 12 nm process with a 754 mm² die, while the Radeon 8050S uses a 4 nm process with a 308 mm² die. The Quadro packs 18,600 million transistors, while the Radeon's transistor count is listed as unknown.

Q: What is the power draw difference between the two cards?

A: The Quadro RTX 6000 has a TDP of 260 W and requires a 600 W suggested PSU, while the Radeon 8050S has a TDP of only 55 W and is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no power connectors.

Architecture Differences

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 is built on the Turing architecture, specifically the TU102 chip, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. The die measures 754 mm² and contains 18,600 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 24.7 million per mm². This is a discrete, dual-slot workstation card from the Quadro Turing generation, with a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.

The AMD Radeon 8050S is based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, using the Strix Halo chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die is 308 mm², and the transistor count is not recorded in the database. This part belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation and is listed as an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no slot width, no power connectors, and no dimensions. It connects via PCIe 5.0 x16.

The shading resources differ significantly. The Quadro RTX 6000 has 4,608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. It also includes 72 RT cores and 576 tensor cores, the latter of which the Radeon 8050S lacks entirely. The Radeon 8050S has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 RT cores.

Clock behavior also diverges. The Quadro RTX 6000 has a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The Radeon 8050S has a lower base clock of 1295 MHz but a much higher boost clock of 2800 MHz. Its memory is listed as "System Shared" with bandwidth described as "System Dependent."

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Quadro RTX 6000 has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon 8050S uses system-shared memory, so size, bus width, and bandwidth are all system-dependent.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two head-to-head benchmark tests between these GPUs. In both cases, the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 wins.

In Geekbench OpenCL, the Quadro RTX 6000 scores 74,179 against the Radeon 8050S's 65,818. The delta is 12.7% in favor of NVIDIA. This is a solid but not overwhelming lead. The Quadro's higher shading unit count and dedicated memory bandwidth likely contribute to this edge, though the Radeon's newer 4 nm process and higher boost clock help keep the gap moderate.

The Vulkan test tells a very different story. The Quadro RTX 6000 scores 129,564, while the Radeon 8050S scores 58,398. The delta is 121.9%, meaning the NVIDIA card delivers more than double the Vulkan performance. This is a dramatic difference, likely reflecting the Quadro's dedicated GDDR6 memory, higher fill rates, and the presence of tensor cores that can accelerate certain compute paths. The Radeon's reliance on system-shared memory and its 1:1 FP16 ratio (11.47 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16) may hamper it in this specific workload.

The overall win tally is 2-0 in favor of the Quadro RTX 6000. The Radeon 8050S does not win either recorded benchmark.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The Quadro RTX 6000 uses a 12 nm process, while the Radeon 8050S uses a 4 nm process. The Quadro's die is 754 mm², the Radeon's is 308 mm². Transistor counts are 18,600 million for NVIDIA, unknown for AMD.

Memory is a major divergence. The Quadro has 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon 8050S has system-shared memory of unspecified size, type, and bus width, with system-dependent bandwidth.

Compute resources differ sharply. The Quadro has 4,608 shading units, 288 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 72 RT cores, and 576 tensor cores. The Radeon has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 RT cores, with no tensor cores. The Quadro's FP32 throughput is 16.31 TFLOPS, while the Radeon's is 11.47 TFLOPS. The Quadro's FP16 is 32.62 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), while the Radeon's is 11.47 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Pixel rate favors the Radeon slightly: 179.2 GPixel/s versus 169.9 GPixel/s for the Quadro. Texture rate favors the Quadro: 509.8 GTexel/s versus 358.4 GTexel/s. The Quadro's TDP is 260 W, the Radeon's is 55 W. The Quadro is dual-slot with 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors, while the Radeon is an IGP with no connectors. The Quadro has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C outputs; the Radeon's outputs are portable-device dependent.

The Quadro is end-of-life, released in August 2018, with a launch MSRP of 6,299 USD. The Radeon 8050S is active, released in January 2025, with no recorded launch MSRP. The Quadro's predecessor is Quadro Volta and successor is Workstation Ampere; the Radeon's predecessor is Polaris Mobile.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 wins on raw compute performance. It leads in both OpenCL and Vulkan benchmarks, with a particularly dominant Vulkan showing. Its 16.31 TFLOPS FP32 and 32.62 TFLOPS FP16 make it a stronger choice for heavy compute tasks. The dedicated 24 GB GDDR6 frame buffer with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is a clear advantage for large datasets, rendering workloads, and any application that benefits from high-bandwidth local memory. The presence of 576 tensor cores also gives it capabilities the Radeon lacks entirely, which matters for AI-adjacent workloads that can use them.

The Radeon 8050S wins on efficiency and integration. Its 55 W TDP is dramatically lower than the Quadro's 260 W. As an IGP with no power connectors, it can be integrated into portable devices, making it suitable for mobile or low-power systems. Its higher boost clock of 2800 MHz and higher pixel rate of 179.2 GPixel/s suggest it can handle certain rasterization tasks competitively. Its 4 nm process node also indicates a much more modern fabrication, which typically improves efficiency per watt, though the database does not record efficiency metrics directly.

In terms of benchmark percentiles, the Quadro sits at the 94th percentile among all GPUs, while the Radeon is at the 89th. Both are high-performing parts, but the Quadro is closer to the top of the overall distribution.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 for performance. It wins both recorded head-to-head benchmarks, with a 12.7% lead in OpenCL and a 121.9% lead in Vulkan. Its average benchmark score of 101,872 is 64% higher than the Radeon 8050S's 62,108. The Quadro also outperforms several nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 7900M and Radeon Pro VII, though it trails the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo and Radeon Pro W6600X by small margins.

For a workstation or desktop system where compute performance is the priority, the Quadro RTX 6000 is the clear choice based on the recorded data. Its large dedicated memory pool, higher shading unit count, tensor cores, and superior benchmark results make it a stronger candidate for demanding GPU workloads.

The Radeon 8050S makes sense for a different use case entirely. Its 55 W TDP and IGP form factor mean it can be deployed in portable or power-constrained systems where the Quadro's dual-slot, 260 W design would be impractical. Its performance is respectable, sitting at the 89th percentile, and it is marginally ahead of the Radeon Pro W6600M among its nearest rivals. But for anyone choosing between these two based on benchmark results alone, the Quadro RTX 6000 wins decisively in both tests.

The final verdict depends on the system context. If the question is which GPU delivers more performance, the answer is the Quadro RTX 6000 without qualification. If the question is which GPU fits into a low-power integrated platform, the Radeon 8050S is the only viable option of the two, given its IGP status and lack of power connectors. The database does not record a scenario where the Radeon 8050S outperforms the Quadro in any benchmark, so the performance hierarchy is unambiguous.