Radeon 2100 vs Radeon Xpress 1300

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. The Radeon 2100 is positioned at rank #725 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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

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 15.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Xpress 1300.

Insight	Radeon 2100	Radeon Xpress 1300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+15.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.4%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 2100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 15.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon Xpress 1300.

Insight	Radeon 2100	Radeon Xpress 1300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+15.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 Xpress 1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 2100 and Radeon Xpress 1300

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 Xpress 1300

The Radeon Xpress 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 2100 scores 60 versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 52 — the Radeon 2100 leads by 15.4%. The Radeon 2100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon Xpress 1300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 2100) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 2100	Radeon Xpress 1300
G3D Mark Score	60+15%	52
Architecture	GCN 3.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	4.224 TFLOPS+437%
Boost Clock	1024 MHz	1650 MHz+61%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 2100	Radeon Xpress 1300
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: 0.13 MB (Radeon 2100) vs 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 2100	Radeon Xpress 1300
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0b (Radeon 2100) vs 9.0c (Radeon Xpress 1300). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon 2100	Radeon Xpress 1300
DirectX	9.0b	9.0c
OpenGL	2.0	2.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon 2100) vs None (Radeon Xpress 1300). Decoder: Avivo vs Avivo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Radeon 2100) vs MPEG-2 (Radeon Xpress 1300).

Feature	Radeon 2100	Radeon Xpress 1300
Encoder	Avivo	None
Decoder	Avivo	Avivo
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 2100 draws 50W versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 85W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 2100) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 2100	Radeon Xpress 1300
TDP	50W-41%	85W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	1.2+100%	0.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 2100 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon Xpress 1300 launched at $0 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (Radeon 2100) vs 1.1 (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the Radeon 2100 offers 9.1% better value. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).