MOBILITY RADEON 7500 vs GeForce 256
MOBILITY RADEON 7500
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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 MOBILITY RADEON 7500 is positioned at rank 744 and the GeForce 256 is on rank 750, so the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 7500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 256
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 256 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The GeForce 256 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 7500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 256 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score and 693.7% more VRAM (512 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 7500.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 7500 | GeForce 256 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+25%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON 7500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the GeForce 256, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 6.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 7500 | GeForce 256 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 MOBILITY RADEON 7500 and GeForce 256
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.
GeForce 256
The GeForce 256 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. 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: 5 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 7500 scores 4 versus the GeForce 256's 5 — the GeForce 256 leads by 25%. The MOBILITY RADEON 7500 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 256 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 7500) vs 384 (GeForce 256). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 7500) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 256).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7500 | GeForce 256 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4 | 5+25% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+40% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 144 KB+80% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7500 | GeForce 256 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The MOBILITY RADEON 7500 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 256 has 512 MB. The GeForce 256 offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 7500) vs 512 KB (GeForce 256) — the GeForce 256 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7500 | GeForce 256 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.5 GB+694% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 7.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 7500) vs 7.0 (GeForce 256). OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7500 | GeForce 256 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| OpenGL | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 7500 draws 50W versus the GeForce 256's 10W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 256 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 7500) vs 350W (GeForce 256). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7500 | GeForce 256 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 10W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 165mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 60°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.5+400% |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 7500 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 256 launched at $199 and now averages $20. The MOBILITY RADEON 7500 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (MOBILITY RADEON 7500) vs 0.3 (GeForce 256) — the GeForce 256 offers 0% better value. The GeForce 256 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7500 | GeForce 256 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Codename | Broadway | GP108B |
| Release | January 7 2010 | February 20 2019 |
| Ranking | #846 | #643 |
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