
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 Quadro FX 550 is on rank 385, so the Quadro FX 550 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 Quadro FX 550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 2100 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon 2100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 2100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 2100 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon 2100, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 422.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 2100 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+422.7%) |
| 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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 2100 and Quadro FX 550

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.

Quadro FX 550
The Quadro FX 550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 64 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 2100 scores 60 versus the Quadro FX 550's 64 — the Quadro FX 550 leads by 6.7%. The Radeon 2100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro FX 550 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 2100) vs 240 (Quadro FX 550). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550).
| Feature | Radeon 2100 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 60 | 64+7% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS+26% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 2100 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 2100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 550 has 128 MB. The Radeon 2100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon 2100) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 550) — the Quadro FX 550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 2100 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 2100 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 550's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 2100) vs 350W (Quadro FX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 2100 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-74% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2+300% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 2100 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 and now averages $10. The Quadro FX 550 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (Radeon 2100) vs 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 433.3% better value. The Radeon 2100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon 2100 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 6.4+433% |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | GT200B |
| Release | May 13 2019 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #898 | #815 |
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