GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs Radeon Sky 500

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

2019

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Sky 500: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Sky 500 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Sky 500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Radeon Sky 500

2013

Why buy it

✅24.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

2019

Radeon Sky 500

2013

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Sky 500: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Sky 500 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅24.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Sky 500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB better than Radeon Sky 500?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 1.6% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2013, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2013, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 14nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Sky 500 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Sky 500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Sky 500 is 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 4,723 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB Benchmark Check

Radeon Sky 500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	43 FPS	80 FPS
medium	28 FPS	65 FPS
high	21 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	30 FPS	67 FPS
medium	19 FPS	55 FPS
high	11 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	15 FPS	24 FPS
medium	10 FPS	23 FPS
high	6 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	78 FPS	119 FPS
medium	48 FPS	89 FPS
high	36 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	33 FPS	66 FPS
medium	23 FPS	45 FPS
high	15 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	24 FPS
medium	7 FPS	17 FPS
high	6 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	9 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB Open Radeon Sky 500

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	216 FPS	213 FPS
medium	173 FPS	170 FPS
high	144 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	159 FPS
medium	130 FPS	128 FPS
high	108 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	106 FPS
medium	86 FPS	85 FPS
high	72 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	53 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB Open Radeon Sky 500

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	216 FPS	144 FPS
medium	173 FPS	113 FPS
high	144 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	105 FPS
medium	130 FPS	85 FPS
high	108 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	61 FPS
medium	71 FPS	46 FPS
high	62 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB and Radeon Sky 500

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1366 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 and the Radeon Sky 500 reaches 4,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon Sky 500 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500). Raw compute: 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Sky 500
G3D Mark Score	4,800+2%	4,723
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1280+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.215 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+10%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	80+67%
L1 Cache	288 KB	320 KB+11%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Sky 500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Sky 500
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 512 KB (Radeon Sky 500) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Sky 500
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	96-bit+50%	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB draws 75W versus the Radeon Sky 500's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 350W (Radeon Sky 500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.