Radeon 8065S vs RX 6950 XT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon RX 6950 XT with Radeon 8065S, including specs and performance data.
6950 XT outperforms 8065S by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 24 | 85 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 31.64 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 15.59 | 65.83 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) | RDNA 3.5 (2025−2026) |
| GPU code name | Navi 21 | Gorgon Halo |
| Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 10 May 2022 (4 years ago) | 28 September 2026 (recently) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,099 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 5120 | 2560 |
| Core clock speed | 1925 MHz | 1295 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2324 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 26,800 million | no data |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 335 Watt | 55 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 743.7 | 480.0 |
| Floating-point processing power | 23.8 TFLOPS | no data |
| ROPs | 128 | 64 |
| TMUs | 320 | 160 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 | 40 |
| L0 Cache | 1.3 MB | 1.3 MB |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB | 32 MB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | no data | medium sized |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Length | 267 mm | no data |
| Width | 3-slot | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR6 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 16 GB | System Shared |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | System Shared |
| Memory clock speed | 2250 MHz | System Shared |
| Memory bandwidth | 576.0 GB/s | no data |
| Shared memory | - | + |
| Resizable BAR | + | - |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a | Portable Device Dependent |
| HDMI | + | - |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 218
+45.3%
| 150−160 |
| 1440p | 133 | 90−95
−32.3%
|
| 4K | 84
+52.7%
| 55−60 |
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 5.04 | no data |
| 1440p | 8.26 | no data |
| 4K | 13.08 | no data |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Atomic Heart | 347
+139%
|
140−150 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 351
+39.8%
|
250−260 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 161
+42.5%
|
110−120 |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 349
+162%
|
130−140 |
Full HD
Medium
| Atomic Heart | 257
+77.2%
|
140−150 |
| Battlefield 5 | 170−180
+20.9%
|
140−150 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 339
+35.1%
|
250−260 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 143
+26.5%
|
110−120 |
| Far Cry 5 | 181
+22.3%
|
140−150 |
| Fortnite | 300−350
+49.5%
|
200−210 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 270−280
+49.2%
|
180−190 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+1.8%
|
170−180 |
| Valorant | 400−450
+49.1%
|
270−280 |
Full HD
High
| Atomic Heart | 159
+9.7%
|
140−150 |
| Battlefield 5 | 170−180
+20.9%
|
140−150 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 318
+26.7%
|
250−260 |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280 | 270−280 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 128
+13.3%
|
110−120 |
| Dota 2 | 199
+53.1%
|
130−140 |
| Far Cry 5 | 173
+16.9%
|
140−150 |
| Fortnite | 300−350
+49.5%
|
200−210 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 270−280
+49.2%
|
180−190 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 172
+17%
|
140−150 |
| Metro Exodus | 189
+62.9%
|
110−120 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+1.8%
|
170−180 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 376
+107%
|
180−190 |
| Valorant | 400−450
+49.1%
|
270−280 |
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 170−180
+20.9%
|
140−150 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 122
+8%
|
110−120 |
| Dota 2 | 167
+51.8%
|
110−120 |
| Far Cry 5 | 164
+10.8%
|
140−150 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 270−280
+49.2%
|
180−190 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+1.8%
|
170−180 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 216
+18.7%
|
180−190 |
| Valorant | 400−450
+49.6%
|
270−280 |
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 300−350
+49.5%
|
200−210 |
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 236
+84.4%
|
120−130 |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 500−550
+53.6%
|
300−350 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 153
+51.5%
|
100−110 |
| Metro Exodus | 120
+66.7%
|
70−75 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+45.8%
|
120−130 |
| Valorant | 450−500
+57%
|
300−350 |
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 170−180
+50%
|
110−120 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 93
+57.6%
|
55−60 |
| Far Cry 5 | 163
+39.3%
|
110−120 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 230−240
+64.8%
|
140−150 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 160−170
+72.4%
|
95−100 |
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 150−160
+17.1%
|
120−130 |
4K
High
| Atomic Heart | 60−65
+60%
|
40−45 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 58 | 55−60 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 174
+58.2%
|
110−120 |
| Metro Exodus | 77
+71.1%
|
45−50 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 144
+80%
|
80−85 |
| Valorant | 300−350
+12%
|
280−290 |
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 120−130
+67.5%
|
75−80 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 95−100
+46.2%
|
65−70 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 46
+70.4%
|
27−30 |
| Dota 2 | 141
+48.4%
|
95−100 |
| Far Cry 5 | 124
+85.1%
|
65−70 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 180−190
+93.8%
|
95−100 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 95−100
+31.5%
|
70−75 |
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 75−80
+19.7%
|
65−70 |
This is how RX 6950 XT and Radeon 8065S compete in popular games:
- RX 6950 XT is 45% faster in 1080p
- RX 6950 XT is 48% faster in 1440p
- RX 6950 XT is 53% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Resident Evil 4 Remake, with 1080p resolution and the Low Preset, the RX 6950 XT is 162% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- RX 6950 XT performs better in 53 tests (96%)
- there's a draw in 2 tests (4%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 67.11 | 46.51 |
| Recency | 10 May 2022 | 28 September 2026 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 335 Watt | 55 Watt |
RX 6950 XT has a 44% higher aggregate performance score.
Radeon 8065S, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 43% more advanced lithography process, and 84% lower power consumption.
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon 8065S in performance tests.
Be aware that Radeon RX 6950 XT is a desktop graphics card while Radeon 8065S is a notebook one.
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