Radeon R5 A6-8500P vs Radeon 2100

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 R5 A6-8500P is positioned at rank 203 and the Radeon 2100 is on rank 725, so the Radeon R5 A6-8500P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A6-8500P

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1236%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1187%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1173%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1171%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1169%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1162%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1148%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1143%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1133%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1130%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1116%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1114%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1094%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1093%

#188

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1363%

#203

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#204

Radeon HD 7580D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#205

Radeon HD 7470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#206

Radeon R5 A240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

97%

#208

Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $67

97%

#209

Radeon R7 A360

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

96%

#210

Radeon R5 235X

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

95%

#212

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

95%

#213

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#214

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

93%

#215

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

93%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

93%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 2100

#715

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

27142%

#717

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

24605%

#718

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

24540%

#722

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

22315%

#723

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

22163%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

95%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

93%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

90%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

85%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

83%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

83%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

75%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

75%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

72%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

55%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

50%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

50%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

40%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

37%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 878.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 2100.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	Radeon 2100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+878.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-878.3%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 858.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon 2100.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	Radeon 2100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+858.8%)	❌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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 A6-8500P and Radeon 2100

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $579.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R5 A6-8500P scores 587 versus the Radeon 2100's 60 — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P leads by 878.3%. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon 2100 uses GCN 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 384 (Radeon 2100). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	Radeon 2100
G3D Mark Score	587+878%	60
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3840+900%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.17 TFLOPS+1956%	0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2105 MHz+106%	1024 MHz
ROPs	96+1100%	8
TMUs	240+900%	24
L1 Cache	768 KB+700%	96 KB
L2 Cache	4 MB+2977%	0.13 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	Radeon 2100
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon 2100) — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	Radeon 2100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+2977%	0.13 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P draws 250W versus the Radeon 2100's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 350W (Radeon 2100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	Radeon 2100
TDP	250W	50W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	2.3+92%	1.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $49. The Radeon 2100 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 1.2 (Radeon 2100) — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P offers 875% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).