Radeon Sky 500 vs Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

Radeon Sky 500

2013Core: 950 MHz

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018Core: 1275 MHzBoost: 1202 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Sky 500

150

4,723

0.0%

Radeon HD 8770

Radeon R7 360

Radeon RX 560

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

4,800

+1.6%

Radeon RX 550

Radeon R7 260X

Radeon RX 560

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

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 Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is on rank 18, so the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) 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 Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

124%

#10

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

113%

#11

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

112%

#15

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

102%

#16

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

102%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Sky 500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 RX 560X (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $55 versus $500 for the Radeon Sky 500, it costs 89% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 823.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Sky 500	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+823.9%)
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.

Radeon Sky 500 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Sky 500 and Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

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 RX 560X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Sky 500 scores 4,723 and the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Sky 500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)).

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	4,723	4,800+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS	2.611 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	320 KB+25%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon Sky 500) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Sky 500 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 65W — a 79.1% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Sky 500) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Sky 500	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
TDP	150W	65W-57%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	31.5	73.8+134%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55 and now averages $55. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) costs 89% less ($445 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (Radeon Sky 500) vs 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers 828.7% better value. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).