FirePro W2100 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4850
FirePro W2100
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is on rank 504, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 52.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 4850
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 4850
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 866 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W2100 scores 851 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 reaches 866 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W2100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 320 (FirePro W2100) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Raw compute: 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4850).
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 851 | 866+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 800+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4352 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS+102% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 40+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W2100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 has 1 GB. The FirePro W2100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W2100) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+19% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W2100) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W2100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850).
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W2100 draws 26W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4850's 30W — a 14.3% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W2100) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 95.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 26W-13% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-32% | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7+13% | 28.9 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W2100 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.4 (FirePro W2100) vs 43.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers 52.5% better value. The FirePro W2100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139-30% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.4 | 43.3+52% |
| Codename | Oland | M98 |
| Release | August 12 2014 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #910 | #927 |
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