RADEON 7500
VS
MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

RADEON 7500 vs MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

AMD

RADEON 7500

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz
VS
AMD

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 7500 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The RADEON 7500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% 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 RADEON 7500.

InsightRADEON 7500MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%)
Leading raw performance (+33.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+693.7%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 36.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRADEON 7500MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+36.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)
More affordable ($49)

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 RADEON 7500 and MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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.

AMD

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 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 10W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 7500 scores 3 versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 4 — the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 leads by 33.3%. The RADEON 7500 is built on GCN 4.0 while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 7500) vs 800 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 7500) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).

FeatureRADEON 7500MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
G3D Mark Score
3
4+33%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
TeraScale 2
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
512
800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.211 TFLOPS+8%
1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
40+25%
L1 Cache
128 KB+60%
80 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRADEON 7500MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
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
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 7500 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 has 512 MB. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureRADEON 7500MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
VRAM Capacity
0.063 GB
0.5 GB+694%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (RADEON 7500) vs 8.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureRADEON 7500MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
DirectX
8.1
8.1
OpenGL
1.3
1.4+8%
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Legacy (RADEON 7500) vs N/A (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Decoder: Legacy vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (RADEON 7500) vs MPEG-2 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).

FeatureRADEON 7500MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Encoder
Legacy
N/A
Decoder
Legacy
MPEG-2
Codecs
MPEG-1,MPEG-2
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 7500 draws 50W versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 10W — a 133.3% difference. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 7500) vs 0W (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Power connectors: Legacy vs None.

FeatureRADEON 7500MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
TDP
50W
10W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
0W-100%
Power Connector
Legacy
None
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70
Perf/Watt
0.1
0.4+300%
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Value Analysis

The RADEON 7500 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 7500) vs 0.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 0% better value. The RADEON 7500 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).

FeatureRADEON 7500MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
MSRP
$199
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$49-2%
Performance per Dollar
0.1
0.1
Codename
Lexa
Broadway
Release
April 20 2017
January 7 2010
Ranking
#668
#846