AMD Radeon Sky 500 - Specs, Benchmarks

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Summary

The Radeon Sky 500 GPU by AMD. features a GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture. with 1280 CUDA cores. It offers GDDR5 memory with 4 GB GB capacity and a 256 Bit-bit interface. delivering a bandwidth of 154 GB/s GB/s. With a power consumption (TDP) of 150W. it supports DirectX 12 (11_1), Vulkan 1.2.131 for enhanced performance.



Benchmark Performance

11.17

Content

General Information

Basic details about the Radeon Sky 500, including manufacturer, ranking, and release date.

Title Radeon Sky 500
Manufacturer AMD
Ranking 431
Popularity Rank not in top-100
Architecture GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
GPU code name Pitcairn
Market Segmente Workstation
Length - Width 242 mm - 1-slot
Release Date 27 March 2013
Launch Price $N/A

Performance

Details on clock speeds, cores, and floating-point processing power of Radeon Sky 500.

Core Clock Speed 950 MHz
Boost Clock Speed N/A
Floating Point Processing Power 2.432 TFLOPS
No of Transistors 2,800 million
CUDA Cores 1280
Ray Tracing Cores N/A
Tensor Cores N/A
Texture Fill Rate 76.00
ROPs 32

Performance Score Comparison

GPU Cores

Feature Comparison Matrix

GPU Model DLSS Support Ray Tracing Tensor Cores Resizable BAR HDMI Support
Radeon Sky 500 ✗ No
✗ No
✗ No
✗ No
✗ No
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9060 XT ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9070 GRE ✓ Yes
48
96
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9070 XT ✓ Yes
64
128
✓ Yes
✓ Yes

Connectivity & API Support

Available display connectors and API compatibility for enhanced performance.

Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort
HDMI N/A
DirectX 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA N/A
DLSS N/A
TMUs 80

Memory & Bus

Information on memory type, capacity, and bandwidth to evaluate data processing power.

Memory Type GDDR5
Maximum RAM 4 GB
Memory Bus Width 256 Bit
Memory Clock Speed 1200 MHz
Memory Bandwidth 154 GB/s GB/s
Resizable BAR N/A

Power & Efficiency

Power consumption, efficiency, and additional power requirements.

Power Consumption (TDP) 150 W
Power Efficiency 5.55
Manufacturing Process 28 nm
Supplementary Power Connectors 1x 6-pin

Closest Competitors

Here are some of the closest competitors to this GPU. Compare their power consumption, efficiency, and additional power requirements.


Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
47.61
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB
45.74
Radeon RX 9060 XT
48.05
Radeon RX 9070 GRE
48.41
Radeon RX 9070 XT
63.47
Radeon RX 9070
59.65
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
48.29
Radeon PRO V710
30.99
Radeon RX 7800M
39.04
Radeon 890M
20.48
Radeon Sky 500
11.17

Gaming Performance Estimates

Estimated FPS in popular games at different resolutions and settings.

1080p Gaming
Ultra Settings
9 FPS
High Settings
11 FPS
1440p Gaming
Ultra Settings
6 FPS
High Settings
7 FPS
4K Gaming
Ultra Settings
3 FPS
High Settings
4 FPS

Recommended Use Cases

gaming
Entry Level

1080p Medium/High settings

Power Efficiency Comparison

Performance per watt comparison with similar GPUs

Enhanced Performance Metrics

Performance per Watt
0.07
Score per TDP watt
Bandwidth per Core
120.313
MB/s per CUDA core

System Compatibility & Requirements

Recommended PSU

300W

Minimum Case Length

242 mm

Interface

PCIe 3.0 x16

Top Comparisons with Radeon Sky 500

Here are some of the closest competitors to this GPU. Compare their power consumption, efficiency, and additional power requirements.

Radeon Sky 500 Graphics Card Review

The Radeon Sky 500 is a graphics card manufactured by AMD, released on 27 March 2013. Currently ranked #431 in our comprehensive graphics card rankings, this GPU has achieved an impressive performance score of 11.17 points, solidifying its position as a high-performance graphics solution.

Technical Specifications

Architecture: Built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture with the Pitcairn GPU core.

Manufacturing Process: Manufactured using cutting-edge 28 nm process technology, ensuring optimal power efficiency and performance density.

Processing Cores: Features 1280 processing cores, providing substantial parallel processing capabilities for both gaming and compute workloads.

Performance Overview

Clock Speeds: Base clock operates at 950 MHz, delivering consistent high-performance gaming and rendering capabilities.

Compute Performance: Delivers 2.432 TFLOPS of floating-point processing power, making it suitable for both gaming and professional applications.

Texture Performance: With a texture fill rate of 76.00, this GPU excels at rendering detailed textures and complex visual effects.

Memory Configuration

Memory Specifications: Equipped with 4 GB of high-speed GDDR5 memory connected via a 256 Bit-bit memory bus, providing 154 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Power and Efficiency

Power Consumption: Operates with a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 150, achieving excellent power efficiency ratings.

Power Requirements: Requires 1x 6-pin for stable operation, ensuring adequate power delivery for peak performance scenarios.

Advanced Features

Display and Connectivity

Display Outputs: Features 1x DisplayPort display connectors for versatile multi-monitor setups.

Graphics API Support: Supports DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.2.131 for broad compatibility with modern games and applications.

Market Position and Value

Positioned in the Workstation market segment, Currently ranked #not in top-100 in popularity among enthusiasts and gamers, making it a competitive choice in its category.

Conclusion

The Radeon Sky 500 represents AMD's innovative approach to graphics technology. With its impressive power efficiency, generous memory allocation, this GPU is well-suited for a wide range of gaming and multimedia applications. Whether you're a competitive gamer, content creator, or enthusiast, the Radeon Sky 500 offers the performance and features needed to handle today's most demanding visual applications.