
Radeon 2100 vs Radeon RX 6300

Radeon 2100
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Radeon RX 6300
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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 2100 is positioned at rank 725 and the Radeon RX 6300 is on rank 14, 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 2100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6300
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 2100 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8765%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8765%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 2100 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10759.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 2100 and Radeon RX 6300

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.

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