AMD
Radeon RX 9050 vs GeForce 8600 GTS
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
8600 GTS
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 9050 and 8600 GTS across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 9050 outperforms 8600 GTS by 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+21%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 9050 vs GeForce 8600 GTS: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 9050 and 8600 GTS shows a 21% advantage for RX 9050 in gaming performance, while 8600 GTS may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
AMD
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4739
100100
83100
6813
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 9050 is the best overall choice
RX 9050 leads in combined game performance. 8600 GTS offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 9050 leads in the combined performance index
8600 GTS costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
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COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 9050
113 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8600 GTS
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
47Better
39
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
40Better
34
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
38Better
32
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
64Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNATesla
Memory bandwidth288 GB/sBetter32 GB/s
Base clock1700 MHzBetter675 MHz
Boost clock2600 MHzBetter675 MHz
Clock speed1700 - 2600 MHzBetter675 MHz
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
Die sizeNot publicly specified169 mm²
DirectX12.210.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1a—
HDMIHDMI 2.1b—
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 1x16
Launch price—$79
LengthVaries by board198 mm
Max monitorsVaries by board3
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
Memory cache32 MBBetterL2 0.03 MB
Memory frequency18 GHzBetter2 GHz
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR3
OpenGL4.63.3
Power connector8 pin6 pin
Power consumption125 W60 WBetter
Process node4 nmBetter80 nm
Recommended PSU450W250 WBetter
Release date20262007
Shader units / cores1024Better32
Power consumption125 W60 WBetter
TFLOPS10.6Better0.093
Thickness1-slotSingle-slot
Transistor count29.7 billionBetter289 million
USB Type-CNoNo
UpscalingFSR 4.1—
VRAM8 GB GDDR6512 MB GDDR3Better
Vulkan1.4—
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RX 90508600 GTS
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
26 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
23 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
16 FPSEstimated 64%
10 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 56%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8600 GTS10 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8600 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8600 GTS10 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8600 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 9050223 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GTS197 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050156 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GTS138 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050112 FPSEstimated 72%8600 GTS74 FPSEstimated 66%RX 905033 FPSEstimated 64%8600 GTS27 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 9050144 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GTS127 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050124 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GTS109 FPSEstimated 72%RX 905082 FPSEstimated 72%8600 GTS54 FPSEstimated 66%RX 905022 FPSEstimated 64%8600 GTS18 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RX 9050181 FPSEstimated 80%8600 GTS160 FPSEstimated 78%RX 9050117 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GTS104 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050101 FPSEstimated 72%8600 GTS67 FPSEstimated 66%RX 905049 FPSEstimated 64%8600 GTS39 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8600 GTS10 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8600 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 9050117 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GTS104 FPSEstimated 72%RX 905098 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GTS87 FPSEstimated 72%RX 905073 FPSEstimated 72%8600 GTS48 FPSEstimated 66%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 64%8600 GTS18 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8600 GTS10 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8600 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8600 GTS10 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8600 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GTS20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8600 GTS10 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8600 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100473919%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100563352%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100533249%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1006813136%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100572771%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100562867%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100533249%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100592484%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100533152%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingFSR 4.1—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNATesla
Process node4 nmBetter80 nm
Release date20262007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count29.7 billionBetter289 million
Die sizeNot publicly specified169 mm²
Shader units / cores1024Better32
Base clock1700 MHzBetter675 MHz
Boost clock2600 MHzBetter675 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 1x16
LengthVaries by board198 mm
Thickness1-slotSingle-slot
Recommended PSU450W250 WBetter
Power connector8 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1b—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1a—
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitorsVaries by board3
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 9050 and 8600 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR6512 MB GDDR3Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR3
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
TFLOPS10.6Better0.093
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RX 9050 or 8600 GTS?+
RX 9050 has the higher overall gaming score, while 8600 GTS offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
8600 GTS is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
8600 GTS is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RX 9050 offers more overall performance, while RX 9050 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
8600 GTS is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
8600 GTS is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 9050 leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 9050 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 9050 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8600 GTS is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
8600 GTS is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RX 9050 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.