Radeon 2100 vs Quadro FX 3500

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 Quadro FX 3500 is on rank 408, so the Quadro FX 3500 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 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 Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500

#392

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

86900%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

94%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

94%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

71%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

59%

#416

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

53%

#417

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

47%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

47%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

41%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

35%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

35%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 2100 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon 2100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 341.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 2100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 2100	Quadro FX 3500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-341.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+341.7%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 2100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $1,599 for the Quadro FX 3500, it costs 97% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 638.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 2100	Quadro FX 3500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+638.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)

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 2100 and Quadro FX 3500

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.

Quadro FX 3500

The Quadro FX 3500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 2100 scores 60 versus the Quadro FX 3500's 265 — the Quadro FX 3500 leads by 341.7%. The Radeon 2100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro FX 3500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 2100) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3500). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500).

Feature	Radeon 2100	Quadro FX 3500
G3D Mark Score	60	265+342%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS+26%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 2100	Quadro FX 3500
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 2100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3500 has 256 MB. The Radeon 2100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon 2100) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 3500) — the Quadro FX 3500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 2100	Quadro FX 3500
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 2100 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 3500's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 2100) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 2100	Quadro FX 3500
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	1.2	1.4+17%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 2100 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Quadro FX 3500 launched at $1599 and now averages $1599. The Radeon 2100 costs 96.9% less ($1550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (Radeon 2100) vs 0.2 (Quadro FX 3500) — the Radeon 2100 offers 500% better value. The Radeon 2100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).

Feature	Radeon 2100	Quadro FX 3500
MSRP	$149-91%	$1599
Avg Price (30d)	$49-97%	$1599
Performance per Dollar	1.2+500%	0.2
Codename	Polaris 24	GT200B
Release	May 13 2019	November 11 2008
Ranking	#898	#815