FirePro W2100 vs HD Graphics 520
FirePro W2100
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HD Graphics 520
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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 FirePro W2100 is positioned at rank 190 and the HD Graphics 520 is on rank 389, so the FirePro W2100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W2100
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W2100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W2100 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W2100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W2100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 15.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W2100 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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 FirePro W2100 and HD Graphics 520
FirePro W2100
The FirePro W2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 680 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 26W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 851 points.
HD Graphics 520
The HD Graphics 520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 861 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W2100 scores 851 and the HD Graphics 520 reaches 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W2100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the HD Graphics 520 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 320 (FirePro W2100) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520). Raw compute: 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100) vs 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520). Boost clocks: 680 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 851 | 861+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 320+67% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4352 TFLOPS+26% | 0.3456 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 680 MHz | 900 MHz+32% |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W2100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 520 has 0 MB. The FirePro W2100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W2100 draws 26W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 53.7% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W2100) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 26W | 15W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7 | 57.4+76% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W2100 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 and now averages $35. The FirePro W2100 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.4 (FirePro W2100) vs 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) — the FirePro W2100 offers 15.4% better value. The HD Graphics 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | $100-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-14% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.4+15% | 24.6 |
| Codename | Oland | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | August 12 2014 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #910 | #929 |
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