GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs MOBILITY RADEON 7500

NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX 100/200

2017Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz
VS
AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

2010Core: 700 MHz

GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs MOBILITY RADEON 7500 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs MOBILITY RADEON 7500: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce2 MX 100/200

2017

Why buy it

  • βœ…693.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 65 MB).
  • βœ…Draws 10W instead of 50W, a 40W reduction.
  • βœ…More future proof: Pascal (2016βˆ’2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
  • ❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $49 MSRP).

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

2010

Why buy it

  • βœ…+33.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2010 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌400% higher power demand at 50W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
MOBILITY RADEON 7500 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 33.3% in PassMark G3D (4 vs 3), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce2 MX 100/200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 65 MB of VRAM, a 14nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
MOBILITY RADEON 7500 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, MOBILITY RADEON 7500 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce2 MX 100/200 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs MOBILITY RADEON 7500 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX 100/200

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

The MOBILITY RADEON 7500 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: 4 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX 100/200 scores 3 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 7500's 4 β€” the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is built on Pascal while the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 7500). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 7500).

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200MOBILITY RADEON 7500
G3D Mark Score
3
4+33%
Architecture
Pascal
TeraScale 2
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7972 TFLOPS
1.12 TFLOPS+40%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
24
40+67%
L1 Cache
144 KB+80%
80 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The MOBILITY RADEON 7500 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200MOBILITY RADEON 7500
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)

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 carries 65 MB. GeForce2 MX 100/200 gives you 693.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce2 MX 100/200 and 128-bit on the MOBILITY RADEON 7500. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 7500) β€” the GeForce2 MX 100/200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200MOBILITY RADEON 7500
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+694%
0.063 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 7.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 7500). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200MOBILITY RADEON 7500
DirectX
7.0
7.0
OpenGL
1.2
1.3+8%
Max Displays
2
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 draws 10W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 7500's 50W β€” a 133.3% difference. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 7500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 55 vs 70Β°C.

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200MOBILITY RADEON 7500
TDP
10W-80%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
165mm
β€”
Height
64mm
β€”
Slots
1
β€”
Temp (Load)
55-21%
70Β°C
Perf/Watt
0.3+200%
0.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce2 MX 100/200 came in at $0, while the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 launched at $49. On MSRP, GeForce2 MX 100/200 was 100+% cheaper ($49 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 0.1 (MOBILITY RADEON 7500) β€” the GeForce2 MX 100/200 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce2 MX 100/200 (2017 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200MOBILITY RADEON 7500
MSRP
$0-100%
$49
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
0.1
Codename
GP108
Broadway
Release
May 17 2017
January 7 2010
Ranking
#657
#846

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