Radeon HD 7500G vs GeForce 240M GT
Radeon HD 7500G
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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 HD 7500G is positioned at rank 158 and the GeForce 240M GT is on rank 575, so the Radeon HD 7500G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7500G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 240M GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 240M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7500G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 240M GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 240M GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $5), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 HD 7500G and GeForce 240M GT
Radeon HD 7500G
The Radeon HD 7500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 316 points. Launch price was $449.
GeForce 240M GT
The GeForce 240M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 320 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7500G scores 316 and the GeForce 240M GT reaches 320 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7500G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 240M GT uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 384 (GeForce 240M GT). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 240M GT). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 316 | 320+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+367% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+217% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz+6% | 1176 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 112+367% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+133% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 1 MB (GeForce 240M GT) — the GeForce 240M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 10.1 (GeForce 240M GT). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.2+27% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7500G) vs None (GeForce 240M GT). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 7500G) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 240M GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7500G draws 200W versus the GeForce 240M GT's 33W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 240M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 350W (GeForce 240M GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 33W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 9.7+506% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7500G launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 240M GT launched at $100 and now averages $5. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.2 (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 64.0 (GeForce 240M GT) — the GeForce 240M GT offers 1.3% better value. The GeForce 240M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-60% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.2 | 64.0+1% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM108 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #454 | #847 |
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