Radeon RX 9050 8GB
Model frame rate limits of 68, 48 and 26 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
The Radeon RX 9050 8GB is an entry-level graphics card in our database and a 1080p card for high settings in most current games.
Its 8GB of memory is the limit to watch: the newest games at 1440p with high textures can exceed it.
Its closest NVIDIA rival is the GeForce RTX 5050, which is 21% faster at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~55 | ~40 | ~20 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~90 | ~60 | ~35 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~80 | ~55 | ~30 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~165 | ~115 | ~60 |
Modelled estimates with a processor fast enough not to hold the card back, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these figures. See the methodology for how they are produced.
The slowest CPU that will not hold it back
| Resolution | Minimum processor | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Ryzen 5 1600 | 68 |
| 1440p | Ryzen 5 1600 | 48 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 1600 | 26 |
Notice how the requirement drops as resolution rises. At 4K this card is working so much harder per frame that a far slower processor keeps up without trouble. The search starts at four cores and eight threads: below that a game stutters whatever the average frame rate says.
The processors it lands closest to
The 24 processors whose frame rate limit sits nearest this card's, fastest first. The tag after each number says which part hits its limit first. For any other combination, use the calculator.
| Processor | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i5-11400 | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Core i5-10600K | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3800X | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Core i7-8700K | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600X | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Core i5-9600K | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600 | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Core i5-10400 | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Core i5-10400F | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Core i7-7700K | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3500X | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 2700X | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Core i3-10100F | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Core i5-9400F | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4600G | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Core i5-8400 | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4500 | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3100 | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 2600 | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Core i3-9100F | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 1600 | 68 gpu | 48 gpu | 26 gpu |
Specifications
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Series | AMD RX 9000 Series (RDNA 4) |
| Video memory | 8 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 7,210 |
| PCI Express | 5.0 ×8 |
| Released | 2025 |
Other Cards in the AMD RX 9000 Series (RDNA 4)
- Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9070 CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9070 XT CPU pairing and bottleneck
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the Radeon RX 9050 8GB?
In our model the Ryzen 5 1600 is the slowest processor that keeps the Radeon RX 9050 8GB fully fed at both 1080p and 1440p. Anything faster leaves the card as the limit, which is what you want in a gaming PC.
Is the Radeon RX 9050 8GB good for 1440p?
Only with reduced settings. It averages around 48 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, so it is better suited to 1080p, where it reaches about 68 FPS.
Is 8GB of VRAM enough on the Radeon RX 9050 8GB?
For 1080p, mostly. 8GB is enough at 1080p, but some recent games at 1440p with high textures exceed it, which shows up as stutter rather than a lower average.
Is the Radeon RX 9050 8GB faster than the GeForce RTX 5050?
No. The GeForce RTX 5050 is about 21% faster at 1440p in our model (58 vs 48 FPS).