Radeon 2100 vs RADEON X550XT

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 RADEON X550XT is on rank 330, so the RADEON X550XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

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 Per Dollar RADEON X550XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

6477%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

6222%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

6150%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

6139%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

6127%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

6092%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

6015%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5993%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5937%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

5921%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

5850%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5837%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

5732%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

5729%

#315

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

7143%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

100%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

76%

#336

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

76%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

73%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

68%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

64%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

61%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

59%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

56%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

52%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X550XT.

Insight	Radeon 2100	RADEON X550XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.1%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON X550XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $49 for the Radeon 2100, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 14.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 2100	RADEON X550XT
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

Radeon 2100 Benchmark Check

RADEON X550XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 2100 and RADEON X550XT

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.

RADEON X550XT

The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 56 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 2100 scores 60 versus the RADEON X550XT's 56 — the Radeon 2100 leads by 7.1%. The Radeon 2100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the RADEON X550XT uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 2100) vs 512 (RADEON X550XT). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 2100	RADEON X550XT
G3D Mark Score	60+7%	56
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	1024 MHz	1218 MHz+19%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB	128 KB+33%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 2100	RADEON X550XT
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon 2100) vs 512 KB (RADEON X550XT) — the RADEON X550XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 2100	RADEON X550XT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0b (Radeon 2100) vs 9.0b (RADEON X550XT). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 2100	RADEON X550XT
DirectX	9.0b	9.0b
OpenGL	2.0	2.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon 2100) vs None (RADEON X550XT). Decoder: Avivo vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Radeon 2100) vs MPEG-2 (RADEON X550XT).

Feature	Radeon 2100	RADEON X550XT
Encoder	Avivo	None
Decoder	Avivo	None
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 2100 draws 50W versus the RADEON X550XT's 50W — a 0% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 2100) vs 350W (RADEON X550XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon 2100	RADEON X550XT
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	65
Perf/Watt	1.2+9%	1.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 2100 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON X550XT launched at $50 and now averages $40. The RADEON X550XT costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (Radeon 2100) vs 1.4 (RADEON X550XT) — the RADEON X550XT offers 16.7% better value.