
Radeon RX 6300 vs Radeon 2100

Radeon RX 6300
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Radeon 2100
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon RX 6300 is positioned at rank 14 and the Radeon 2100 is on rank 725, so the Radeon RX 6300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6300
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 2100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8765% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 2100.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8765%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8765%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $49 for the Radeon 2100, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 10759.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10759.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 RX 6300 and Radeon 2100

Radeon RX 6300
The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.

Radeon 2100
The Radeon 2100 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: 60 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 6300 scores 5,319 versus the Radeon 2100's 60 — the Radeon RX 6300 leads by 8765%. The Radeon RX 6300 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon 2100 uses GCN 3.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 384 (Radeon 2100). Raw compute: 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,319+8765% | 60 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.686 TFLOPS+369% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+134% | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+167% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 2100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 2100 has 512 MB. The Radeon RX 6300 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 32-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon 2100) — the Radeon RX 6300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 32-bit | 64-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 9.0b (Radeon 2100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2+33% | 9.0b |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6300) vs Avivo (Radeon 2100). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs Avivo.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | Avivo |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | Avivo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6300 draws 35W versus the Radeon 2100's 50W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 6300) vs 350W (Radeon 2100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-30% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 160mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 152.0+12567% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $49. The Radeon RX 6300 costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 133.0 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 1.2 (Radeon 2100) — the Radeon RX 6300 offers 10983.3% better value. The Radeon RX 6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-60% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-18% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 133.0+10983% | 1.2 |
| Codename | Navi 24 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #379 | #898 |
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