Radeon Sky 500 vs GRID T4-8Q
Radeon Sky 500
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GRID T4-8Q is on rank 302, so the Radeon Sky 500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Sky 500
Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID T4-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Sky 500.
| Insight | Radeon Sky 500 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $1,000), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Sky 500 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Sky 500 and GRID T4-8Q
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.
GRID T4-8Q
The GRID T4-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,762 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Sky 500 scores 4,723 and the GRID T4-8Q reaches 4,762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Sky 500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID T4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500) vs 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q).
| Feature | Radeon Sky 500 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,723 | 4,762 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1536+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS+10% | 2.218 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 576 KB+80% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Sky 500 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon Sky 500) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-8Q) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Sky 500 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Sky 500 draws 150W versus the GRID T4-8Q's 100W — a 40% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Sky 500) vs 350W (GRID T4-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Sky 500 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 31.5 | 47.6+51% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $1000. The Radeon Sky 500 costs 50% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (Radeon Sky 500) vs 4.8 (GRID T4-8Q) — the Radeon Sky 500 offers 95.8% better value. The GRID T4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Sky 500 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500-80% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-50% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.4+96% | 4.8 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM204 |
| Release | March 27 2013 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #455 | #535 |
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