Arc A350M vs Radeon Sky 500
Arc A350M
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Arc A350M is positioned at rank 86 and the Radeon Sky 500 is on rank 146, so the Arc A350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A350M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Sky 500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A350M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The Arc A350M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Sky 500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Sky 500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A350M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A350M | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Sky 500 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A350M and Radeon Sky 500
Arc A350M
The Arc A350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.
Radeon Sky 500
The Radeon Sky 500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,723 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A350M scores 4,500 versus the Radeon Sky 500's 4,723 — the Radeon Sky 500 leads by 5%. The Arc A350M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon Sky 500 uses GCN 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A350M) vs 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500). Raw compute: 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500).
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,500 | 4,723+5% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1280+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.766 TFLOPS | 2.432 TFLOPS+38% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+255% | 0.31 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A350M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Sky 500 has 2 GB. The Arc A350M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A350M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Sky 500) — the Arc A350M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A350M draws 25W versus the Radeon Sky 500's 150W — a 142.9% difference. The Arc A350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A350M) vs 350W (Radeon Sky 500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-83% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 180.0+471% | 31.5 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A350M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | DG2-128 | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 30 2022 | March 27 2013 |
| Ranking | #418 | #455 |
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