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 460 768MB

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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Sky 500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: older-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Radeon Sky 500

2013

Why buy it

✅12.4% 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).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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 460 768MB

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.

Why buy it

✅12.4% 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).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Sky 500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: older-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern 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 Radeon Sky 500 better than GeForce GTX 460 768MB?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon Sky 500 averages 12.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,800 vs 4,723 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Sky 500 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

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

GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon Sky 500 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon Sky 500 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $500 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 12.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (4,723 vs 4,800). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (75W vs 150W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 460 768MB make more sense than Radeon Sky 500?

Yes. GeForce GTX 460 768MB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (75W vs 150W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Sky 500. The trade-off is that Radeon Sky 500 currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (4,723 vs 4,800) and 12.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 460 768MB Benchmark Check

Radeon Sky 500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	64 FPS	80 FPS
medium	53 FPS	65 FPS
high	37 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	51 FPS	67 FPS
medium	42 FPS	55 FPS
high	26 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	21 FPS	24 FPS
medium	20 FPS	23 FPS
high	12 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	62 FPS	119 FPS
medium	41 FPS	89 FPS
high	30 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	35 FPS	66 FPS
medium	20 FPS	45 FPS
high	15 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	12 FPS	24 FPS
medium	7 FPS	17 FPS
high	6 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	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	63 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	53 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 460 768MB Open Radeon Sky 500

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	122 FPS	144 FPS
medium	99 FPS	113 FPS
high	86 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	105 FPS
medium	74 FPS	85 FPS
high	64 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	61 FPS
medium	43 FPS	46 FPS
high	34 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 768MB and Radeon Sky 500

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in sem dados. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. 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 460 768MB 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 460 768MB is built on Fermi while the Radeon Sky 500 uses GCN 1.0. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon Sky 500
G3D Mark Score	4,800+2%	4,723
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Shading Units	336	1280+281%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB 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 460 768MB	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: 192-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon Sky 500
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB draws 75W versus the Radeon Sky 500's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 350W (Radeon Sky 500). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon Sky 500
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	64.0+103%	31.5