Radeon R9 370 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

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 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 370 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 370	Radeon Sky 500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $500), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 808.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 370	Radeon Sky 500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+808.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️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 R9 370 Benchmark Check

Radeon Sky 500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 370 and Radeon Sky 500

Radeon R9 370

The Radeon R9 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,722 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 R9 370 scores 4,722 and the Radeon Sky 500 reaches 4,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Sky 500 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 370) vs 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500).

Feature	Radeon R9 370	Radeon Sky 500
G3D Mark Score	4,722	4,723
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS+3%	2.432 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	384 KB+20%	320 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 370	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)

The Radeon R9 370 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Sky 500 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	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 Radeon R9 370 draws 110W versus the Radeon Sky 500's 150W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon R9 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 370) vs 350W (Radeon Sky 500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	Radeon Sky 500
TDP	110W-27%	150W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	42.9+36%	31.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500 and now averages $500. The Radeon R9 370 costs 89% less ($445 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) vs 9.4 (Radeon Sky 500) — the Radeon R9 370 offers 813.8% better value. The Radeon R9 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).