Radeon Sky 500 vs GeForce GTX 580

Radeon Sky 500

2013Core: 950 MHz

GeForce GTX 580

2010Core: 772 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Sky 500

150

4,723

+1.9%

Radeon HD 8770

Radeon R7 360

Radeon RX 560

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

4,634

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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. The Radeon Sky 500 is positioned at rank #146 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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

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 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Sky 500	GeForce GTX 580
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1535.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Sky 500	GeForce GTX 580
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1535.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($30)

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

GeForce GTX 580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Sky 500 and GeForce GTX 580

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.

GeForce GTX 580

The GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 9 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 772 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 244W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,634 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Sky 500 scores 4,723 and the GeForce GTX 580 reaches 4,634 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Sky 500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 580 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 580). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500) vs 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580).

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	GeForce GTX 580
G3D Mark Score	4,723+2%	4,634
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280+150%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS+54%	1.581 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	0.31 MB	1 MB+223%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	GeForce GTX 580
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GeForce GTX 580 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Sky 500) vs 768 KB (GeForce GTX 580) — the GeForce GTX 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	GeForce GTX 580
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	384-bit+500%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Sky 500 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 580's 244W — a 47.7% difference. The Radeon Sky 500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Sky 500) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	GeForce GTX 580
TDP	150W-39%	244W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85 C
Perf/Watt	31.5+66%	19.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GTX 580 launched at $499 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 580 costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (Radeon Sky 500) vs 154.5 (GeForce GTX 580) — the GeForce GTX 580 offers 1543.6% better value. The Radeon Sky 500 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).