Radeon 3100 vs Mobility Radeon 4100

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 3100 is positioned at rank 727 and the Mobility Radeon 4100 is on rank 666, so the Mobility Radeon 4100 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 3100

#717

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

29343%

#719

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

26600%

#720

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

26530%

#724

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

24124%

#725

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

23959%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

100%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

97%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

92%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

89%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

81%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

81%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

78%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

59%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

54%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

54%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

43%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

41%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

27%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon 4100

#655

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6580%

#657

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5965%

#658

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5949%

#662

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5410%

#663

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5373%

#665

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#666

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#667

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

99%

#668

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#669

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#670

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#672

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#673

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#674

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

87%

#675

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#676

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

86%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

86%

#678

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

83%

#679

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3100 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The Radeon 3100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon 4100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon 4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3100.

Insight	Radeon 3100	Mobility Radeon 4100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9.5%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 3100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Mobility Radeon 4100, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 49.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3100	Mobility Radeon 4100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+49.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 3100 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon 4100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3100 and Mobility Radeon 4100

Radeon 3100

The Radeon 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 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: 74 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3100 scores 74 versus the Mobility Radeon 4100's 81 — the Mobility Radeon 4100 leads by 9.5%. The Radeon 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Mobility Radeon 4100 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3100) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon 4100). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon 4100).

Feature	Radeon 3100	Mobility Radeon 4100
G3D Mark Score	74	81+9%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+42%	0.88 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3100	Mobility Radeon 4100
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: 512 KB (Radeon 3100) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon 4100) — the Radeon 3100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3100	Mobility Radeon 4100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3100 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon 4100's 30W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3100) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon 4100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 3100	Mobility Radeon 4100
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	90
Perf/Watt	1.5	2.7+80%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon 4100 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Radeon 3100 costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (Radeon 3100) vs 1.7 (Mobility Radeon 4100) — the Radeon 3100 offers 47.1% better value. The Radeon 3100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).