Radeon HD 5750 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

AMD

Radeon HD 5750

2009Core: 700 MHz

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UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020Core: 200 MHzBoost: 500 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon HD 5750

2009

Why buy it

  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($130 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…Less risky long-term buy than UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2009-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌1128.6% higher power demand at 86W vs 7W.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 7W instead of 86W, a 79W reduction.
  • βœ…More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019βˆ’2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $130 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) better than Radeon HD 5750?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,169 vs 1,200 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (7W vs 86W).
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon HD 5750 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 1 GB instead of Unknown and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $130 MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 5750 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
When does Radeon HD 5750 make more sense than UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)?
Yes. Radeon HD 5750 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $130 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU). The trade-off is that UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) currently gives you 2.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 5750 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon HD 5750UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low16 FPS54 FPS
medium10 FPS43 FPS
high6 FPS36 FPS
ultra3 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low11 FPS40 FPS
medium6 FPS32 FPS
high3 FPS27 FPS
ultra1 FPS20 FPS
4K
low4 FPS24 FPS
medium2 FPS22 FPS
high1 FPS14 FPS
ultra1 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon HD 5750UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low23 FPS54 FPS
medium10 FPS43 FPS
high7 FPS36 FPS
ultra5 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low7 FPS40 FPS
medium3 FPS32 FPS
high2 FPS25 FPS
ultra2 FPS19 FPS
4K
low2 FPS27 FPS
medium1 FPS18 FPS
high1 FPS14 FPS
ultra1 FPS10 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon HD 5750UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low53 FPS54 FPS
medium42 FPS43 FPS
high35 FPS36 FPS
ultra26 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS40 FPS
medium32 FPS32 FPS
high26 FPS27 FPS
ultra20 FPS20 FPS
4K
low26 FPS27 FPS
medium21 FPS22 FPS
high18 FPS18 FPS
ultra13 FPS14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon HD 5750UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low53 FPS54 FPS
medium42 FPS43 FPS
high35 FPS36 FPS
ultra23 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low33 FPS40 FPS
medium24 FPS32 FPS
high18 FPS27 FPS
ultra12 FPS20 FPS
4K
low19 FPS27 FPS
medium13 FPS22 FPS
high10 FPS18 FPS
ultra7 FPS14 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5750 and UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

AMD

Radeon HD 5750

The Radeon HD 5750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 points.

Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 5750 scores 1,169 and the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5750 is built on TeraScale 2 while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 720 (Radeon HD 5750) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

FeatureRadeon HD 5750UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score
1,169
1,200+3%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
40 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
720+1025%
64
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 5750UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 5750 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 5750 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon HD 5750UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5750) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

FeatureRadeon HD 5750UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Encoder
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QuickSync
Decoder
β€”
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264
H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 5750 draws 86W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W β€” a 169.9% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 5750) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon HD 5750UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP
86W
7W-92%
Recommended PSU
450W
1W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Integrated
Length
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0mm
Height
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0mm
Slots
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0
Temp (Load)
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75
Perf/Watt
13.6
171.4+1160%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 5750 launched at $130 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) costs 100+% less ($130 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.0 (Radeon HD 5750) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) β€” the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).

FeatureRadeon HD 5750UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
MSRP
$130
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
9.0
Infinity
Codename
Juniper
Lakefield GT2
Release
October 13 2009
May 28 2020
Ranking
#834
#893