FirePro W2100 vs Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

CPU

GPU

FirePro W2100

2014Core: 630 MHzBoost: 680 MHz

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

2013Core: 720 / 775 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W2100

851

+2.3%

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 6700S

Radeon RX 6700 XT

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

832

0.0%

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 6700S

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is on rank 455, so the FirePro W2100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W2100

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

99%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

98%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

96%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

91%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

89%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

87%

#175

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2414%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

100%

#191

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

99%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

95%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

95%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

#445

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1956%

#447

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1773%

#448

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1769%

#452

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1608%

#453

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1597%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

99%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

97%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

97%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#467

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#470

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual.

Insight	FirePro W2100	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
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 $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 36.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W2100	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+36.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 W2100 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W2100 and Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

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 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

The Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W2100 scores 851 and the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual reaches 832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 320 (FirePro W2100) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual).

Feature	FirePro W2100	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
G3D Mark Score	851+2%	832
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	768+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W2100	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
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)

The FirePro W2100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual 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 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W2100) vs 11.2 (FL 11_0) (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro W2100	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
DirectX	12+7%	11.2 (FL 11_0)
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W2100) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W2100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual).

Feature	FirePro W2100	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W2100 draws 26W versus the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual's 50W — a 63.2% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W2100) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	FirePro W2100	Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual
TDP	26W-48%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	32.7+97%	16.6

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W2100 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $40. The FirePro W2100 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.4 (FirePro W2100) vs 20.8 (Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual) — the FirePro W2100 offers 36.5% better value. The FirePro W2100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).