RADEON 7500 vs Radeon VE
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. 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 VE uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon VE 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 7500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon VE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 7500 | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+50%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 7500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 47% better value per dollar than the Radeon VE.
| Insight | RADEON 7500 | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 Radeon VE
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 VE
The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 7500 scores 3 versus the Radeon VE's 2 — the RADEON 7500 leads by 50%. The RADEON 7500 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon VE uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 7500) vs 3,840 (Radeon VE). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 7500) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1750 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3+50% | 2 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 3840+650% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 13.44 TFLOPS+1010% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1750 MHz+48% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 240+650% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 960 KB+650% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VE has 512 MB. The Radeon VE offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (RADEON 7500) vs 4 MB (Radeon VE) — the Radeon VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.5 GB+694% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (RADEON 7500) vs 7_0 (Radeon VE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1+16% | 7_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 7500 draws 50W versus the Radeon VE's 295W — a 142% difference. The RADEON 7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 7500) vs 350W (Radeon VE). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-83% | 295W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 165mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 7500 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon VE launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon VE costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 7500) vs 0.0 (Radeon VE) — the RADEON 7500 offers 100+% better value. The Radeon VE is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | RADEON 7500 | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Codename | Lexa | Vega 20 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | February 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #668 | #125 |
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