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GeForce 9100
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GeForce 7500 LE
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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 9100 is positioned at rank 639 and the GeForce 7500 LE is on rank 677, so the GeForce 9100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7500 LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7500 LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9100 | GeForce 7500 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 189.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9100 | GeForce 7500 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+189.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 9100 and GeForce 7500 LE
GeForce 9100
The GeForce 9100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9100 scores 82 and the GeForce 7500 LE reaches 85 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9100 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 7500 LE uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9100) vs 768 (GeForce 7500 LE).
| Feature | GeForce 9100 | GeForce 7500 LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82 | 85+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9100 | GeForce 7500 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7500 LE has 256 MB. The GeForce 9100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9100 | GeForce 7500 LE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9100) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7500 LE). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9100 | GeForce 7500 LE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9100) vs No (GeForce 7500 LE). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9100) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7500 LE).
| Feature | GeForce 9100 | GeForce 7500 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9100 draws 33W versus the GeForce 7500 LE's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce 7500 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9100) vs 350W (GeForce 7500 LE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9100 | GeForce 7500 LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 106mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 2.8+12% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9100 launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 7500 LE launched at $60 and now averages $15. The GeForce 9100 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.4 (GeForce 9100) vs 5.7 (GeForce 7500 LE) — the GeForce 9100 offers 187.7% better value. The GeForce 9100 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 9100 | GeForce 7500 LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-33% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.4+188% | 5.7 |
| Codename | GM108 | N14P-GT |
| Release | March 13 2015 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #810 | #616 |
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