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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. The FirePro W2100 is positioned at rank #190 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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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 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Insight | FirePro W2100 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W2100 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W2100 scores 851 and the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U reaches 832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W2100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 320 (FirePro W2100) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Raw compute: 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Boost clocks: 680 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 851+2% | 832 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 512+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4352 TFLOPS | 1.843 TFLOPS+323% |
| Boost Clock | 680 MHz | 1200 MHz+76% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 20 | 32+60% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U has 0 MB. The FirePro W2100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W2100) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W2100) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W2100) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U).
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W2100 draws 26W versus the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U's 15W — a 53.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W2100) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 26W | 15W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7 | 55.5+70% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W2100 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.4 (FirePro W2100) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) — the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W2100 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.4 | Infinity |
| Codename | Oland | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | August 12 2014 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #910 | #721 |
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