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Mobility Radeon 4100
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon 4100 is positioned at rank 666 and the Radeon HD 3200 is on rank 321, so the Radeon HD 3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon 4100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon 4100.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon 4100 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $49), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 396% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon 4100 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+396%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Mobility Radeon 4100 and Radeon HD 3200
Mobility Radeon 4100
The Mobility Radeon 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points.
Radeon HD 3200
The Radeon HD 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon 4100 scores 81 and the Radeon HD 3200 reaches 82 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon 4100 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 3200 uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon 4100) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3200). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon 4100) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3200).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon 4100 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 81 | 82+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1280+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+118% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon 4100 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon 4100) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 3200) — the Radeon HD 3200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon 4100 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon 4100) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 3200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon 4100 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Mobility Radeon 4100) vs UVD (Radeon HD 3200). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon 4100 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon 4100 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 3200's 186W — a 144.4% difference. The Mobility Radeon 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon 4100) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon 4100 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-84% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.7+575% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon 4100 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 3200 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 3200 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (Mobility Radeon 4100) vs 8.2 (Radeon HD 3200) — the Radeon HD 3200 offers 382.4% better value. The Radeon HD 3200 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon 4100 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-2% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.7 | 8.2+382% |
| Codename | M98 | Cayman |
| Release | January 9 2009 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #927 | #598 |
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