GeForce 8200M G vs Radeon 2100

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 2100

#715

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

27142%

#717

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

24605%

#718

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

24540%

#722

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

22315%

#723

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

22163%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

95%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

93%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

90%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

85%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

83%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

83%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

75%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

75%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

72%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

55%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

50%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

50%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

40%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

37%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 2100 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 2100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8200M G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8200M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 2100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon 2100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+8.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8200M G 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.

GeForce 8200M G Benchmark Check

Radeon 2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8200M G and Radeon 2100

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.

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.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon 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)

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon 2100
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 GeForce 8200M G comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 2100 has 512 MB. The Radeon 2100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. 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.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon 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.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon 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).

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon 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.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	Radeon 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

The GeForce 8200M G launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $49. The GeForce 8200M G costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 8200M G) vs 1.2 (Radeon 2100) — the GeForce 8200M G offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon 2100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).