Radeon Pro 465 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.

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 Radeon Pro 465 is positioned at rank 152 and the Radeon Sky 500 is on rank 146, so the Radeon Sky 500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 465

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

99%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

95%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

83%

#137

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1627%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

99%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

97%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

95%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

93%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

90%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

82%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Sky 500

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

95%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

92%

#131

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1563%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

100%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

98%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

97%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

96%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

95%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

93%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

91%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

89%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Sky 500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 465.

Insight	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon Sky 500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 465 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 465 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $500), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 220.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon Sky 500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+220.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

Radeon Pro 465 Benchmark Check

Radeon Sky 500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 465 and Radeon Sky 500

Radeon Pro 465

The Radeon Pro 465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,538 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 465 scores 4,538 and the Radeon Sky 500 reaches 4,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 465 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Sky 500 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 465) vs 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500). Raw compute: 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 465) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500).

Feature	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon Sky 500
G3D Mark Score	4,538	4,723+4%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.858 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+31%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	64	80+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon Sky 500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 465) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Sky 500) — the Radeon Pro 465 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon Sky 500
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 465 draws 35W versus the Radeon Sky 500's 150W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 465) vs 350W (Radeon Sky 500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Pro 465	Radeon Sky 500
TDP	35W-77%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	129.7+312%	31.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 465 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500 and now averages $500. The Radeon Pro 465 costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.3 (Radeon Pro 465) vs 9.4 (Radeon Sky 500) — the Radeon Pro 465 offers 222.3% better value. The Radeon Pro 465 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).