AMD
Radeon RX 9050 vs GeForce 8800 GTS
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
8800 GTS
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 9050 and 8800 GTS across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 9050 outperforms 8800 GTS by 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+15%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 9050 vs GeForce 8800 GTS: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 9050 and 8800 GTS shows a 15% advantage for RX 9050 in gaming performance, while 8800 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
4741
10096
83100
6815
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 9050 is the best overall choice
RX 9050 leads in combined game performance. 8800 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
8800 GTS costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 57–62of 317
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 8800 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 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
47Better
41
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
40Better
36
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
38Better
34
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
96
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
64Better
63
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 9050 and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNATesla
Memory bandwidth288 GB/sBetter64 GB/s
Base clock1700 MHzBetter513 MHz
Boost clock2600 MHzBetter513 MHz
Clock speed1700 - 2600 MHzBetter513 MHz
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
Die sizeNot publicly specified324 mm²
DirectX12.210.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1a—
HDMIHDMI 2.1b—
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 1x16
Launch price—$79
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
Max monitorsVaries by boardVaries by board
Max resolution7680 × 4320Varies by board
Memory bus128 bit320 bitBetter
Memory cache32 MBBetterL2 0.06 MB
Memory frequency18 GHzBetter1,6 GHz
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR3
OpenGL4.63.3
Power connector8 pin6 pin
Power consumption125 WBetter143 W
Process node4 nmBetter90 nm
Recommended PSU450WVaries by board
Release date20262007
Shader units / cores1024Better64
Power consumption125 WBetter143 W
TFLOPS10.6Better0.16
Thickness1-slotMXM Module
Transistor count29.7 billionBetter754 million
USB Type-CNoNo
UpscalingFSR 4.1—
VRAM8 GB GDDR6640 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 8800 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 90508800 GTS
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
26 FPSEstimated 66%
24 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
23 FPSEstimated 66%
21 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
16 FPSEstimated 64%
11 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 56%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 9050223 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS205 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050156 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS144 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050112 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GTS80 FPSEstimated 66%RX 905033 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTS30 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 9050144 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS132 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050124 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS114 FPSEstimated 72%RX 905082 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GTS58 FPSEstimated 66%RX 905022 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTS20 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5RX 9050181 FPSEstimated 80%8800 GTS167 FPSEstimated 78%RX 9050117 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS108 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050101 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GTS72 FPSEstimated 66%RX 905049 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTS45 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökRX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 9050117 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS108 FPSEstimated 72%RX 905098 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS90 FPSEstimated 72%RX 905073 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GTS52 FPSEstimated 66%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 905026 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 905016 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 90505 FPSEstimated 56%8800 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 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100474114%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100563449%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100533444%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1006815128%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100100964%
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 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100572965%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100563157%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100533444%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100592774%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100533347%
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 8800 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 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNATesla
Process node4 nmBetter90 nm
Release date20262007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 9050 and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count29.7 billionBetter754 million
Die sizeNot publicly specified324 mm²
Shader units / cores1024Better64
Base clock1700 MHzBetter513 MHz
Boost clock2600 MHzBetter513 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 9050 and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 1x16
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
Thickness1-slotMXM Module
Recommended PSU450WVaries by board
Power connector8 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 9050 and 8800 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 boardVaries by board
Max resolution7680 × 4320Varies by board
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 9050 and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR6640 MB GDDR3Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR3
Memory bus128 bit320 bitBetter
TFLOPS10.6Better0.16
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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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 8800 GTS?+
RX 9050 has the higher overall gaming score, while 8800 GTS offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
8800 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?+
8800 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?+
8800 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?+
8800 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?+
RX 9050 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?+
RX 9050 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.