RADEON 7500 vs RADEON 9200
RADEON 7500
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RADEON 9200
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The RADEON 7500 is positioned at rank 384 and the RADEON 9200 is on rank 748, so the 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 RADEON 7500
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9200 uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON 9200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 7500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score and 296.8% more VRAM (256 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 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+296.8%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $50 for the RADEON 7500, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 166.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 7500 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+166.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 RADEON 9200
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.
RADEON 9200
The RADEON 9200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 7500 scores 3 versus the RADEON 9200's 4 — the RADEON 9200 leads by 33.3%. The RADEON 7500 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RADEON 9200 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 7500) vs 384 (RADEON 9200). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 7500) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3 | 4+33% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+54% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz+16% | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON 9200 has 256 MB. The RADEON 9200 offers 296.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (RADEON 7500) vs 128 KB (RADEON 9200) — the RADEON 7500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.25 GB+297% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 7500 draws 50W versus the RADEON 9200's 50W — a 0% difference. The RADEON 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 7500) vs 350W (RADEON 9200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 7500 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the RADEON 9200 launched at $99 and now averages $25. The RADEON 9200 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 7500) vs 0.2 (RADEON 9200) — the RADEON 9200 offers 100% better value. The RADEON 9200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $99-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.2+100% |
| Codename | Lexa | Polaris 24 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #668 | #898 |
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