GeForce3 vs MOBILITY RADEON 7500

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 GeForce3 is positioned at rank 755 and the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 is on rank 744, so the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce3

#744

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1085700%

#746

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

984200%

#747

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

981600%

#751

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

892600%

#752

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

886500%

#754

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

100%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 7500

#734

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

135713%

#736

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

123025%

#737

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

122700%

#741

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

111575%

#742

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

110813%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

75%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

75%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

63%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

50%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

50%

#750

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

38%

#751

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

38%

#752

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

38%

#753

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

38%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

25%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

13%

#756

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 7500.

Insight	GeForce3	MOBILITY RADEON 7500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+25%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑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 7500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 161.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce3	MOBILITY RADEON 7500
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+161.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($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.

GeForce3 Benchmark Check

MOBILITY RADEON 7500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 and MOBILITY RADEON 7500

GeForce3

The GeForce3 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: 5 points.

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 GeForce3 scores 5 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 7500's 4 — the GeForce3 leads by 25%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 7500). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 7500).

Feature	GeForce3	MOBILITY RADEON 7500
G3D Mark Score	5+25%	4
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+55%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB+140%	80 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3	MOBILITY RADEON 7500
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 65 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON 7500) — the GeForce3 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3	MOBILITY RADEON 7500
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.063 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3) vs 7.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 7500). OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3	MOBILITY RADEON 7500
DirectX	8.1+16%	7.0
OpenGL	1.3	1.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 7500's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 7500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce3	MOBILITY RADEON 7500
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	—
Height	100mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	85	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	0.2+100%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce3 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The MOBILITY RADEON 7500 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3) vs 0.3 (MOBILITY RADEON 7500) — the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 offers 200% better value. The GeForce3 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).