Radeon 2100 vs FirePro 3D V8750

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.

Radeon 2100 vs FirePro 3D V8750 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Radeon 2100 vs FirePro 3D V8750: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Radeon 2100

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,650 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).
✅FirePro 3D V8750 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon 2100 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 50W instead of 274W, a 224W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (60 vs 1,272).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 0.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).

FirePro 3D V8750

2014

Why buy it

✅+2020% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 75.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.7 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($1,799 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌448% higher power demand at 274W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro 3D V8750 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2020% in PassMark G3D (1,272 vs 60), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 2100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro 3D V8750 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,650 more expensive on MSRP at $1,799 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 75.6% (0.7 vs 0.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, FirePro 3D V8750 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon 2100 has the stronger long-term case.

Radeon 2100 vs FirePro 3D V8750 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

FirePro 3D V8750

The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 2100 scores 60 versus the FirePro 3D V8750's 1,272 — the FirePro 3D V8750 leads by 2020%. The Radeon 2100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro 3D V8750 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 2100) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750).

Feature	Radeon 2100	FirePro 3D V8750
G3D Mark Score	60	1,272+2020%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+343%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	96 KB	512 KB+433%
L2 Cache	128 KB	768 KB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 2100	FirePro 3D V8750
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	Upscaling support
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 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8750 carries 2 GB. FirePro 3D V8750 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Radeon 2100 and 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V8750. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon 2100) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 2100	FirePro 3D V8750
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	768 KB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0b (Radeon 2100) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 2100	FirePro 3D V8750
DirectX	9.0b	10.1+12%
OpenGL	2.0	3.2+60%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon 2100) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750). Decoder: Avivo vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Radeon 2100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750).

Feature	Radeon 2100	FirePro 3D V8750
Encoder	Avivo	UVD 2
Decoder	Avivo	UVD 2
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 2100 draws 50W versus the FirePro 3D V8750's 274W — a 138.3% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 2100) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 2100	FirePro 3D V8750
TDP	50W-82%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	1.2	4.6+283%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Radeon 2100 came in at $149, while the FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799. On MSRP, Radeon 2100 was 91.7% cheaper ($1650 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.4 (Radeon 2100) vs 0.7 (FirePro 3D V8750) — the FirePro 3D V8750 offers 75% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 2100 (2019 vs 2014).

Feature	Radeon 2100	FirePro 3D V8750
MSRP	$149-92%	$1799
Performance per Dollar	0.4	0.7+75%
Codename	Polaris 24	Tahiti
Release	May 13 2019	January 18 2014
Ranking	#898	#423

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