Radeon Sky 500 vs FirePro S10000

Radeon Sky 500

2013Core: 950 MHz

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Sky 500

150

4,723

+4.1%

Radeon HD 8770

Radeon R7 360

Radeon RX 560

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

4,537

0.0%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 360

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

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 Radeon Sky 500 is positioned at rank 146 and the FirePro S10000 is on rank 336, 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 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 Per Dollar FirePro S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

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. However, the FirePro S10000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Sky 500	FirePro S10000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Sky 500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Sky 500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $500), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Sky 500	FirePro S10000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 Sky 500 Benchmark Check

FirePro S10000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Sky 500 and FirePro S10000

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.

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Sky 500 scores 4,723 and the FirePro S10000 reaches 4,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Sky 500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500) vs 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000).

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	FirePro S10000
G3D Mark Score	4,723+4%	4,537
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	4096 ×2+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS	3.405 TFLOPS ×2+40%
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	80	112 ×2+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB	448 KB+40%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	FirePro S10000
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Sky 500 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S10000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Sky 500) vs 768 KB (FirePro S10000) — the FirePro S10000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	FirePro S10000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Sky 500 draws 150W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon Sky 500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Sky 500) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	FirePro S10000
TDP	150W-60%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	31.5+160%	12.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 and now averages $500. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (Radeon Sky 500) vs 9.1 (FirePro S10000) — the Radeon Sky 500 offers 3.3% better value. The Radeon Sky 500 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).