FirePro W2100 vs Radeon R7 G

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 G is on rank 104, so the Radeon R7 G 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 R7 G

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

575%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

553%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

546%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

545%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

544%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

541%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

534%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

532%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

527%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

526%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

520%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

518%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

509%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

509%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

97%

#89

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

634%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

100%

#107

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

94%

#108

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

94%

#109

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

94%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

89%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

88%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

87%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

86%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

84%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

84%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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	Radeon R7 G
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
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 $51), it costs 41% less, resulting in a 66.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W2100	Radeon R7 G
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+66.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($51)

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 R7 G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W2100 and Radeon R7 G

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 G

The Radeon R7 G 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: 870 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W2100 scores 851 and the Radeon R7 G reaches 870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W2100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (FirePro W2100) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 G). Raw compute: 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 G). Boost clocks: 680 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W2100	Radeon R7 G
G3D Mark Score	851	870+2%
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W2100	Radeon R7 G
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 R7 G 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 G) — the Radeon R7 G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W2100	Radeon R7 G
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%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W2100 draws 26W versus the Radeon R7 G's 100W — a 117.5% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W2100) vs 350W (Radeon R7 G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	FirePro W2100	Radeon R7 G
TDP	26W-74%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	32.7+276%	8.7

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W2100 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 G launched at $69 and now averages $51. The FirePro W2100 costs 41.2% less ($21 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.4 (FirePro W2100) vs 17.1 (Radeon R7 G) — the FirePro W2100 offers 66.1% better value. The Radeon R7 G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).