Radeon Sky 500 vs Radeon R9 370
Radeon Sky 500
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Sky 500
Performance Per Dollar
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 Sky 500 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Sky 500 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+808.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
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 Radeon R9 370
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Sky 500 scores 4,723 and the Radeon R9 370 reaches 4,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Sky 500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 370). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370).
| Feature | Radeon Sky 500 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,723 | 4,722 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS | 2.496 TFLOPS+3% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 384 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Sky 500 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Sky 500 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 370 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Sky 500 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Sky 500 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 370's 110W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon R9 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Sky 500) vs 450W (Radeon R9 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Sky 500 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 110W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 221mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 31.5 | 42.9+36% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 and now averages $55. The Radeon R9 370 costs 89% less ($445 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (Radeon Sky 500) vs 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) — the Radeon R9 370 offers 813.8% better value. The Radeon R9 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Sky 500 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $149-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $55-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.4 | 85.9+814% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Trinidad |
| Release | March 27 2013 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #455 | #456 |
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