FirePro 3D V8750 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.

FirePro 3D V8750 vs Radeon 2100 FPS Benchmarks

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

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

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

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.

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).

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.

FirePro 3D V8750 vs Radeon 2100 Technical Specifications

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

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.

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V8750	Radeon 2100
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8750 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 2100 carries 512 MB. 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 FirePro 3D V8750 and 64-bit on the Radeon 2100. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 128 KB (Radeon 2100) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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

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

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