Radeon RX 560X (móvel) 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.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $445 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 823.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 9.4 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅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 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.

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.

Radeon Sky 500

2013

Why buy it

✅6.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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809.1% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$55 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.4 vs 87.3 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Radeon Sky 500

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $445 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 823.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 9.4 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅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 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.

Why buy it

✅6.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

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.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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809.1% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$55 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.4 vs 87.3 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 560X (móvel) better than Radeon Sky 500?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon Sky 500 averages 6.4% 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 RX 560X (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (65W vs 150W).

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

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2013, better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) 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?

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $55 MSRP. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is about $445 cheaper on MSRP at $55 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. Moving to $55 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (65W vs 150W), and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

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

Yes. Radeon Sky 500 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $500 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

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.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon Sky 500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	41 FPS	80 FPS
medium	27 FPS	65 FPS
high	20 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	29 FPS	67 FPS
medium	18 FPS	55 FPS
high	10 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	14 FPS	24 FPS
medium	9 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	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	83 FPS	119 FPS
medium	54 FPS	89 FPS
high	41 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	40 FPS	66 FPS
medium	29 FPS	45 FPS
high	20 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	24 FPS
medium	8 FPS	17 FPS
high	7 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	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	52 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon Sky 500
1080p
low	183 FPS	144 FPS
medium	143 FPS	113 FPS
high	116 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	105 FPS
medium	111 FPS	85 FPS
high	86 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	61 FPS
medium	57 FPS	46 FPS
high	47 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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 Radeon RX 560X (móvel) 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 Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Sky 500 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500).

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Sky 500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon Sky 500
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation	Not Supported
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: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Sky 500) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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