GeForce GTX 760 vs Radeon Sky 500

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 760

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 9.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Sky 500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon Sky 500

2013

Why buy it

✅6.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100.8% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.4 vs 19.3 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 760

2013

Radeon Sky 500

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 9.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅6.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Sky 500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100.8% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.4 vs 19.3 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 760 better than Radeon Sky 500?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon Sky 500 averages 6.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,813 vs 4,723 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 760 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 760 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 760 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. GeForce GTX 760 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 760 is about $251 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $249 MSRP gets you and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon Sky 500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Sky 500 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $500 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 760 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 760 Benchmark Check

Radeon Sky 500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	78 FPS	80 FPS
medium	66 FPS	65 FPS
high	53 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	67 FPS
medium	60 FPS	55 FPS
high	42 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	24 FPS
medium	23 FPS	23 FPS
high	15 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open Radeon Sky 500

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	124 FPS	119 FPS
medium	89 FPS	89 FPS
high	66 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	66 FPS
medium	45 FPS	45 FPS
high	32 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	24 FPS
medium	17 FPS	17 FPS
high	13 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	9 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open Radeon Sky 500

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	217 FPS	213 FPS
medium	173 FPS	170 FPS
high	144 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	159 FPS
medium	130 FPS	128 FPS
high	108 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	106 FPS
medium	87 FPS	85 FPS
high	72 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	53 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open Radeon Sky 500

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	150 FPS	144 FPS
medium	110 FPS	113 FPS
high	94 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	105 FPS
medium	88 FPS	85 FPS
high	75 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	61 FPS
medium	48 FPS	46 FPS
high	38 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	25 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open Radeon Sky 500

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 and Radeon Sky 500

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 760 scores 4,813 and the Radeon Sky 500 reaches 4,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Sky 500 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500). Raw compute: 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon Sky 500
G3D Mark Score	4,813+2%	4,723
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1152	1280+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.378 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+2%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	96+20%	80
L1 Cache	96 KB	320 KB+233%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 760 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Sky 500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon Sky 500
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 760 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Sky 500 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon Sky 500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760 draws 170W versus the Radeon Sky 500's 150W — a 12.5% difference. The Radeon Sky 500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760) vs 350W (Radeon Sky 500). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon Sky 500
TDP	170W	150W-12%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	28.3	31.5+11%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 50.2% less ($251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.3 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 9.4 (Radeon Sky 500) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 105.3% better value.