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GeForce 8200M G vs Radeon 2100

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NVIDIA

GeForce 8200M G

2014Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
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Radeon 2100

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz
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GeForce 8200M G vs Radeon 2100 Performance Spectrum

GeForce 8200M G
0.25 GB 33
65
+8.3%
brand logoGeForce PCX 5750
brand logoGeForce FX 5700
brand logoGeForce Go 7200
brand logoGeForce Go 7300
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Radeon 2100
0.5 GB 50
60
0.0%
brand logoMobility Radeon X1450
brand logoMobility Radeon X1300
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 9800
brand logoMobility Radeon HD 2300
brand logoRadeon RX 560X (móvel)
brand logoRadeon R9 Fury
brand logoRadeon RX 5700
brand logoRadeon RX 6700

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.

GeForce 8200M G vs Radeon 2100 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce 8200M G
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon 2100
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce 8200M G
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon 2100
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce 8200M G
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon 2100
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce 8200M G
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon 2100
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce 8200M G
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon 2100
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce 8200M G
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon 2100
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce 8200M G
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon 2100
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce 8200M G
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon 2100
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce 8200M G
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon 2100
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce 8200M G
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon 2100
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
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GeForce 8200M G vs Radeon 2100: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 8200M G

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅+8.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Draws 33W instead of 50W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2014 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Radeon 2100

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
  • ✅GeForce 8200M G is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon 2100 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (60 vs 65).
  • ❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌51.5% higher power demand at 50W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce 8200M G is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 8.3% in PassMark G3D (65 vs 60), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon 2100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 256 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon 2100 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce 8200M G still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 8200M G vs Radeon 2100 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce 8200M G

The GeForce 8200M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points.

AMD

Radeon 2100

The Radeon 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8200M G scores 65 versus the Radeon 2100's 60 — the GeForce 8200M G leads by 8.3%. The GeForce 8200M G is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 2100 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8200M G) vs 384 (Radeon 2100). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200M G) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 8200M GRadeon 2100
G3D Mark Score
65+8%
60
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 3.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8632 TFLOPS+10%
0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1124 MHz+10%
1024 MHz
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
16
24+50%
L1 Cache
192 KB+100%
96 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+669%
0.13 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 8200M G gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon 2100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 8200M GRadeon 2100
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8200M G has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 2100 carries 512 MB. Radeon 2100 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 8200M G and 64-bit on the Radeon 2100. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8200M G) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon 2100) — the GeForce 8200M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 8200M GRadeon 2100
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+669%
0.13 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 8200M G) vs 9.0b (Radeon 2100). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 8200M GRadeon 2100
DirectX
11.1 (FL10_0)+23%
9.0b
OpenGL
3.3+65%
2.0
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs Avivo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 8200M G) vs MPEG-2 (Radeon 2100).

FeatureGeForce 8200M GRadeon 2100
Encoder
—
Avivo
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP3)
Avivo
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8200M G draws 33W versus the Radeon 2100's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8200M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8200M G) vs 350W (Radeon 2100). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce 8200M GRadeon 2100
TDP
33W-34%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
70°C
—
Perf/Watt
2.0+67%
1.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 8200M G came in at $0, while the Radeon 2100 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce 8200M G was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 8200M G) vs 0.4 (Radeon 2100) — the GeForce 8200M G offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 2100 (2019 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce 8200M GRadeon 2100
MSRP
$0-100%
$149
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
0.4
Codename
GM108
Polaris 24
Release
March 12 2014
May 13 2019
Ranking
#854
#898
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