GeForce GTX 760 vs Radeon Sky 500

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 760

2013Core: 980 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Sky 500

2013Core: 950 MHz

GeForce GTX 760 vs Radeon Sky 500 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 760 vs Radeon Sky 500 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 760 vs Radeon Sky 500: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

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.
  • 2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

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.
  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 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

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon Sky 500 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 760 instead at 4,813 vs 4,723, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 760 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 760 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $251 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 104.6% (19.3 vs 9.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon Sky 500 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 760 vs Radeon Sky 500 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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

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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 760Radeon 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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 760 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Sky 500 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760Radeon 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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Sky 500 carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 760 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 760 and 64-bit on the Radeon Sky 500.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760Radeon 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760Radeon 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

At launch, the GeForce GTX 760 came in at $249, while the Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 760 was 50.2% cheaper ($251 less). 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760Radeon Sky 500
MSRP
$249-50%
$500
Performance per Dollar
19.3+105%
9.4
Codename
GK104
Pitcairn
Release
June 25 2013
March 27 2013
Ranking
#450
#455

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