GeForce 7500 LE
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce 7500 LE vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce 7500 LE

2013Core: 967 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The GeForce 7500 LE is positioned at rank #677 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7500 LE

#667
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
7646%
#669
6931%
#670
6913%
#674
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
6286%
#675
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
6243%
#677
GeForce 7500 LE
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
100%
#678
Radeon HD 2600 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $40
100%
#679
GeForce 9650M GT
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
96%
#680
GeForce 8400 SE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
96%
#681
GeForce 9650M GS
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
96%
#682
GeForce 8400M GT
MSRP: $50|Avg: $30
94%
#683
Mobility Radeon HD 3410
MSRP: $49|Avg: $10
91%
#684
GeForce 9200M GS
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
91%
#685
MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
MSRP: $49|Avg: $10
86%
#686
GeForce 9300M GS
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
83%
#687
Mobility Radeon HD 2400
MSRP: $79|Avg: $1
80%
#688
GeForce 6150 LE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $10
77%
#689
Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
MSRP: $449|Avg: $50
75%
#690
GeForce 9450
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
74%
#691
GeForce 9800 GX2
MSRP: $599|Avg: $75
72%
#692
GeForce 7900 GS
MSRP: $259|Avg: $50
71%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11740% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7500 LE.

InsightGeForce 7500 LEGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-11740%)
Leading raw performance (+11740%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+2300%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $60), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 2860% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce 7500 LEGeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+2860%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7500 LE and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce 7500 LE

The GeForce 7500 LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 85 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7500 LE scores 85 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 11740%. The GeForce 7500 LE is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce 7500 LE) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce 7500 LEGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
85
10,064+11740%
Architecture
Kepler
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
768
2560+233%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 7500 LEGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 7500 LE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureGeForce 7500 LEGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
6 GB+2300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7500 LE) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce 7500 LEGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
9.0c
12+33%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
2.1
4.5+114%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7500 LE) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 7500 LE) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce 7500 LEGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
No
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
PureVideo
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7500 LE draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce 7500 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7500 LE) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce 7500 LEGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
30W-83%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
Legacy
6-pin
Length
168mm
173mm
Height
106mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
65°C
Perf/Watt
2.8
55.9+1896%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce 7500 LE launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce 7500 LE costs 75% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (GeForce 7500 LE) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2842.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce 7500 LEGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$60-76%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$15-75%
$60
Performance per Dollar
5.7
167.7+2842%
Codename
N14P-GT
GP104
Release
April 1 2013
May 27 2016
Ranking
#616
#137