Radeon HD 7500G vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon HD 7500G
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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 HD 7500G is positioned at rank #158 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 HD 7500G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7500G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6327.8% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). 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 RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6327.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6327.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $5), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 14.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 7500G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+14.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 RTX 3060 Ti
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 RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7500G scores 316 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 6327.8%. The Radeon HD 7500G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 316 | 20,312+6328% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 4864+171% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+465% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 1665 MHz+33% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 112 | 152+36% |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 4.8 MB+991% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7500G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.6+10% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7500G) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 7500G) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7500G draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 101.6+6250% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7500G launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon HD 7500G costs 98.2% less ($275 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.2 (Radeon HD 7500G) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 14.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7500G | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-90% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-98% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.2 | 72.5+15% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GA104 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #454 | #73 |
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