FirePro W2100 vs Radeon R7 A8-7670K
FirePro W2100
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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 R7 A8-7670K is on rank 176, so the Radeon R7 A8-7670K 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 R7 A8-7670K
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 R7 A8-7670K.
| Insight | FirePro W2100 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 67.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W2100 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+67.5%) | ❌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 R7 A8-7670K
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 R7 A8-7670K
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 847 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W2100 scores 851 and the Radeon R7 A8-7670K reaches 847 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W2100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 A8-7670K uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (FirePro W2100) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Raw compute: 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Boost clocks: 680 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 851 | 847 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1024+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4352 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+359% |
| Boost Clock | 680 MHz | 975 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 20 | 64+220% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 A8-7670K 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W2100) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7670K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W2100) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+20% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+7% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W2100) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W2100) vs H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K).
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC | H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W2100 draws 26W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7670K's 100W — a 117.5% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W2100) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 26W-74% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7+285% | 8.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W2100 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 A8-7670K launched at $118 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 16.9 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) — the FirePro W2100 offers 68% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | $118-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.4+68% | 16.9 |
| Codename | Oland | Trinidad |
| Release | August 12 2014 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #910 | #467 |
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