
RADEON 7500 vs MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

RADEON 7500
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 7500
Performance Per Dollar
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.
| Insight | RADEON 7500 | MOBILITY/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.
| Insight | RADEON 7500 | MOBILITY/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

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.

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).
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | MOBILITY/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)
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | MOBILITY/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 |
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.
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | MOBILITY/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.
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
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).
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Legacy | N/A |
| Decoder | Legacy | MPEG-2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
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.
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | MOBILITY/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% |
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).
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | MOBILITY/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 |
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