Radeon 3100 vs Mobility Radeon X2500
Radeon 3100
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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 3100 is positioned at rank 727 and the Mobility Radeon X2500 is on rank 668, so the Mobility Radeon X2500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3100
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X2500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 3100 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). 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 X2500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon X2500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 3100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 3100 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.8%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X2500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $30 for the Radeon 3100, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 121.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 3100 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+121.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅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 3100 and Mobility Radeon X2500
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 X2500
The Mobility Radeon X2500 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: 82 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3100 scores 74 versus the Mobility Radeon X2500's 82 — the Mobility Radeon X2500 leads by 10.8%. The Radeon 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Mobility Radeon X2500 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3100) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X2500). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2500).
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 74 | 82+11% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 800+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+11% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon 3100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X2500 has 256 MB. The Radeon 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 3100) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon X2500) — the Radeon 3100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 3100 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon X2500's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3100) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X2500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 1.6+7% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon X2500 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon X2500 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (Radeon 3100) vs 5.5 (Mobility Radeon X2500) — the Mobility Radeon X2500 offers 120% better value. The Radeon 3100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $50-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5 | 5.5+120% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | Broadway |
| Release | May 13 2019 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #757 | #846 |
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