GeForce3 Ti 200 vs RADEON 7500

NVIDIA

GeForce3 Ti 200

2018Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1710 MHz
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AMD

RADEON 7500

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz
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GeForce3 Ti 200 vs 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.

GeForce3 Ti 200 vs RADEON 7500 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce3 Ti 200 vs 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.

GeForce3 Ti 200

2018

Why buy it

  • +33.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $50 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • Delivers 78.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • 693.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 65 MB).
  • RADEON 7500 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce3 Ti 200 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2018 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 330% higher power demand at 215W vs 50W.

RADEON 7500

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 215W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
  • Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2017 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 33.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $199 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce3 Ti 200 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?
GeForce3 Ti 200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 65 MB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 14nm, 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2018 generation instead of 2017. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce3 Ti 200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 78.1% (0.0 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce3 Ti 200 vs RADEON 7500 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce3 Ti 200

The GeForce3 Ti 200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $699.

AMD

RADEON 7500

The RADEON 7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points. Launch price was $79.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 Ti 200 scores 4 versus the RADEON 7500's 3 — the GeForce3 Ti 200 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is built on Turing while the RADEON 7500 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 512 (RADEON 7500). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 7500). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200RADEON 7500
G3D Mark Score
4+33%
3
Architecture
Turing
GCN 4.0
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2944+475%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
10.07 TFLOPS+732%
1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1710 MHz+45%
1183 MHz
ROPs
64+300%
16
TMUs
184+475%
32
L1 Cache
2.9 MB+2131%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce3 Ti 200 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON 7500 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200RADEON 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 GeForce3 Ti 200 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 7500 carries 65 MB. GeForce3 Ti 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 GeForce3 Ti 200 and 128-bit on the RADEON 7500. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 0.25 MB (RADEON 7500) — the GeForce3 Ti 200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200RADEON 7500
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+694%
0.063 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 8.1 (RADEON 7500). OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200RADEON 7500
DirectX
8.1
8.1
OpenGL
1.3
1.3
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs Legacy (RADEON 7500). Decoder: None vs Legacy. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (RADEON 7500).

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200RADEON 7500
Encoder
None
Legacy
Decoder
None
Legacy
Codecs
MPEG-2
MPEG-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 Ti 200 draws 215W versus the RADEON 7500's 50W — a 124.5% difference. The RADEON 7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 350W (RADEON 7500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200RADEON 7500
TDP
215W
50W-77%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Length
183mm
Height
100mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
60
Perf/Watt
0.0
0.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce3 Ti 200 came in at $149, while the RADEON 7500 launched at $199. On MSRP, GeForce3 Ti 200 was 25.1% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 0.0 (RADEON 7500) — the RADEON 7500 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is GeForce3 Ti 200 (2018 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200RADEON 7500
MSRP
$149-25%
$199
Performance per Dollar
0.0
0.0
Codename
TU104
Lexa
Release
September 20 2018
April 20 2017
Ranking
#94
#668

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