FirePro 2450 vs Radeon 2100

FirePro 2450

2013Core: 715 MHz

Radeon 2100

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

0.0%

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

Mobility Radeon X1400

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

+17.6%

Mobility Radeon X1450

Mobility Radeon X1350

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

Radeon R9 Fury

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 2100 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon 2100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2450.

Insight	FirePro 2450	Radeon 2100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-17.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+17.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 2450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon 2100, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 316.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 2450	Radeon 2100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+316.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️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.

FirePro 2450 Benchmark Check

Radeon 2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2450 and Radeon 2100

FirePro 2450

The FirePro 2450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2450 scores 51 versus the Radeon 2100's 60 — the Radeon 2100 leads by 17.6%. The FirePro 2450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 2100 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro 2450) vs 384 (Radeon 2100). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro 2450) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100).

Feature	FirePro 2450	Radeon 2100
G3D Mark Score	51	60+18%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+43%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 2450	Radeon 2100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro 2450) vs 128 KB (Radeon 2100) — the FirePro 2450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 2450	Radeon 2100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 9.0b (Radeon 2100). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 2450	Radeon 2100
DirectX	10.1+12%	9.0b
OpenGL	3.3+65%	2.0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (FirePro 2450) vs Avivo (Radeon 2100). Decoder: UVD vs Avivo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2450) vs MPEG-2 (Radeon 2100).

Feature	FirePro 2450	Radeon 2100
Encoder	UVD	Avivo
Decoder	UVD	Avivo
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2450 draws 150W versus the Radeon 2100's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2450) vs 350W (Radeon 2100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro 2450	Radeon 2100
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.3	1.2+300%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 2450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $49. The FirePro 2450 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (FirePro 2450) vs 1.2 (Radeon 2100) — the FirePro 2450 offers 325% better value. The Radeon 2100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).