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GeForce 7500 LE
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Mobility Radeon HD 3450
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 7500 LE is positioned at rank 677 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is on rank 700, so the GeForce 7500 LE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7500 LE
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7500 LE.
| Insight | GeForce 7500 LE | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 7.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7500 LE | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 3450
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 3450
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 91 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7500 LE scores 85 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3450's 91 — the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 leads by 7.1%. The GeForce 7500 LE is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce 7500 LE) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450).
| Feature | GeForce 7500 LE | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 85 | 91+7% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 800+4% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7500 LE | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 7500 LE | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7500 LE draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3450's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 7500 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7500 LE) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3450). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 7500 LE | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 106mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.8+56% | 1.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7500 LE launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 launched at $100 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (GeForce 7500 LE) vs 6.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 offers 7% better value. The GeForce 7500 LE is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 7500 LE | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-40% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 6.1+7% |
| Codename | N14P-GT | Broadway |
| Release | April 1 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #616 | #846 |
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