RADEON 7500 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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. The RADEON 7500 is positioned at rank #384 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 7500

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

362700%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

348450%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

344400%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

343800%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

343100%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

341150%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

336850%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

335600%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

332500%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

331600%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

327600%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

326900%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

321000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

320800%

#364

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

400000%

#379

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

100%

#380

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

100%

#381

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

100%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

100%

#383

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

100%

#384

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

100%

#385

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 335366.7% higher G3D Mark score and 9423.8% more VRAM (6 GB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 7500.

Insight	RADEON 7500	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-335366.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+335366.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+9423.8%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 279455.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 7500	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+279455.6%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

RADEON 7500 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 7500 and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 7500 scores 3 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 335366.7%. The RADEON 7500 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 7500) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 7500) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 7500	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	3	10,064+335367%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+633%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	1733 MHz+46%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 7500	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 7500 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 9423.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (RADEON 7500) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 7500	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	6 GB+9424%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (RADEON 7500) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 1.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	RADEON 7500	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	8.1	12+48%
OpenGL	1.3	4.5+246%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Legacy (RADEON 7500) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: Legacy vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (RADEON 7500) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	RADEON 7500	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	Legacy	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	Legacy	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 7500 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The RADEON 7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 7500) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin.

Feature	RADEON 7500	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Legacy	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Perf/Watt	0.1	55.9+55800%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 7500 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The RADEON 7500 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 7500) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 167600% better value. The RADEON 7500 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).