
Radeon 2100 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4225

Radeon 2100
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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 Radeon 2100 is positioned at rank 725 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is on rank 718, so the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 2100
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4225
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 2100 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon 2100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 2100.
| Insight | Radeon 2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon 2100, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 259.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+259.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon 2100 and Mobility Radeon HD 4225

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 4225
The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 66 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 2100 scores 60 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4225's 66 — the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 leads by 10%. The Radeon 2100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 2100) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4225).
| Feature | Radeon 2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 60 | 66+10% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+42% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+20% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128 KB (Radeon 2100) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 2100 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4225's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 2100) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 2100 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 launched at $100 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (Radeon 2100) vs 4.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers 266.7% better value. The Radeon 2100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon 2100 | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $100-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 4.4+267% |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | Broadway |
| Release | May 13 2019 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #898 | #846 |
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