
FirePro W2100 vs Radeon HD 6650A

FirePro W2100
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Radeon HD 6650A
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon HD 6650A is on rank 395, 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 Radeon HD 6650A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6650A.
| Insight | FirePro W2100 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W2100 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 Radeon HD 6650A

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.

Radeon HD 6650A
The Radeon HD 6650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 836 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W2100 scores 851 and the Radeon HD 6650A reaches 836 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 Radeon HD 6650A uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (FirePro W2100) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6650A). Raw compute: 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A).
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 851+2% | 836 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 480+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4352 TFLOPS | 0.576 TFLOPS+32% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 20 | 24+20% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+67% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 6650A has 512 MB. The FirePro W2100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W2100 draws 26W versus the Radeon HD 6650A's 45W — a 53.5% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W2100) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6650A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 26W-42% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7+76% | 18.6 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W2100 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 and now averages $50. The FirePro W2100 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.4 (FirePro W2100) vs 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) — the FirePro W2100 offers 70.1% better value. The FirePro W2100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | $100-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.4+70% | 16.7 |
| Codename | Oland | Onega |
| Release | August 12 2014 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #910 | #926 |
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