AMD Radeon 8050S

The AMD Radeon 8050S is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It is part of the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation and is based on the Strix Halo chip, with a die size of 308 mm². The GPU is currently in active production, having been released on January 5, 2025. In the overall benchmark database, it sits at the 90th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 62108 across the Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan test suites.

Power and Cooling

The Radeon 8050S carries a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W. This figure is notably modest for a GPU with the performance characteristics indicated by its benchmark scores, which places it at the 90th percentile of all GPUs. The low TDP is a direct consequence of its integrated design; it is classified as an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor), meaning it shares the physical package and thermal solution with the host processor. Consequently, the slot width is listed as "IGP," and there are no dedicated power connectors required for the graphics subsystem. The power delivery is handled entirely through the motherboard's standard power infrastructure, and no separate power connector is specified. Because it is an integrated solution, there is no suggested PSU rating provided in the data; the power supply requirements are dictated by the overall system configuration rather than the GPU alone. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16, which provides the data pathway between the integrated GPU and the rest of the system. The lack of discrete power connectors and the 55 W TDP indicate that this component is designed for systems where space and power efficiency are primary considerations, rather than for high-wattage discrete graphics cards.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The Radeon 8050S includes 32 ray tracing cores, which are dedicated hardware units for accelerating ray-traced workloads. The GPU is built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, which supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (feature level 12_2). This API support ensures compatibility with the latest DirectX 12 features, including hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shaders. The GPU also supports Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6, providing a broad software compatibility layer across multiple graphics APIs. The shading engine is composed of 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 64 render output units (ROPs). These specs yield a pixel rate of 179.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 358.4 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 11.47 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, with FP16 performance rated at 22.94 TFLOPS (at a 2:1 ratio). The tensor core field is null, indicating no dedicated tensor cores are listed in the specifications; however, the ray tracing cores are present. Memory is system-shared, meaning the GPU utilizes the host system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bus width and bandwidth are likewise "System Shared" and "System Dependent," respectively, meaning memory performance will vary based on the host system's memory configuration. Clock speeds are set at a base of 1295 MHz and a boost of 2800 MHz. Display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," reflecting that the availability of video outputs is determined by the specific portable device implementation.

Who Should Consider It

Based on the benchmark data, the Radeon 8050S is positioned for users seeking a high-performance integrated graphics solution. Its average benchmark score of 62108 and 90th percentile ranking indicate it can handle demanding graphical workloads that would typically require a discrete GPU. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 65818 is the stronger of the two results, suggesting the GPU excels in compute-oriented tasks. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 58398 is lower but still substantial. Given the 55 W TDP and integrated nature, this GPU is suitable for thin-and-light laptops or compact desktops where power efficiency and thermal management are critical constraints. It is a candidate for gaming at mainstream resolutions and settings, particularly in titles that leverage DirectX 12 Ultimate features or Vulkan 1.4. The 32 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the system-shared memory could be a limiting factor in high-resolution texture-heavy scenarios. Users who require a balance of GPU compute performance and portability will find this chip appropriate. However, because the memory bandwidth is system-dependent, potential buyers should be aware that performance will scale with the host system's memory speed and configuration. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for an integrated solution. This GPU is not positioned for users who need maximum absolute performance at high resolutions with ultra settings, as the system-shared memory and 55 W TDP impose inherent constraints compared to high-end discrete parts.

How It Compares

The Radeon 8050S is positioned very closely to the AMD Radeon RX 7800M. The average score of the 8050S is 62108, which is 0.4% lower than the RX 7800M's average score of 62360. This makes the two GPUs virtually indistinguishable in overall performance, with a delta of -0.4% indicating the RX 7800M holds a marginal lead. In practical terms, benchmark results indicate these two parts will deliver nearly identical frame rates in most workloads.

Against the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, the 8050S holds a slight advantage. The RX 6850M XT has an average score of 61492, which is 1% lower than the 8050S's score. This places the 8050S ahead, though the margin is small enough to be within typical run-to-run variance. The data shows the 8050S outperforms its predecessor-class mobile discrete GPU by a narrow but consistent margin.

The comparison with the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X shows a similar pattern. The Pro W5700X scores 61207 on average, which is 1.5% lower than the 8050S. This professional-grade GPU is edged out by the integrated 8050S in raw compute benchmarks. The lead suggests that the newer RDNA 3.5 architecture provides a meaningful efficiency and performance advantage over the older architecture used in the Pro W5700X.

The largest gap in the rival set is against the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48. The Pro Vega 48 has an average score of 61081, which is 1.7% lower than the 8050S. While this is still a relatively small delta, it is the most significant difference among the listed rivals. The data indicates the 8050S outperforms all three of its closest rivals except for the RX 7800M, which holds a razor-thin edge.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark results for the Radeon 8050S reveal a consistent performance profile across both OpenCL and Vulkan APIs. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 65818, while the Geekbench Vulkan score is 58398. The difference between these two scores, approximately 12.7% in favor of OpenCL, suggests that the GPU's compute performance is slightly more optimized for OpenCL workloads in this test suite. The average of these two scores is 62108, which serves as the primary performance metric for ranking.

In the context of its nearest rivals, the 8050S demonstrates a tightly clustered competitive position. The closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7800M, achieves an average score of 62360, which is 0.4% higher than the 8050S. This delta is negligible in real-world terms, placing the two GPUs in a statistical tie. The data shows the 8050S is 1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which scores 61492. Moving down the list, the 8050S is 1.5% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, which scores 61207, and 1.7% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, which scores 61081. These deltas are all within a narrow 2.1% performance band, indicating that the 8050S and its four listed rivals are extremely close in overall compute capability. The 90th percentile ranking among all GPUs underscores that the 8050S is a high-performing part, but the benchmark data specifically shows that within its immediate competitive set, performance differences are minimal and unlikely to be perceptible in most applications. The FP32 compute throughput of 11.47 TFLOPS and the pixel rate of 179.2 GPixel/s provide additional context for the raw processing capabilities, though the system-shared memory configuration remains the primary variable that could affect real-world performance.