Radeon 3100 vs RADEON X800GT
Radeon 3100
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 RADEON X800GT is on rank 352, so the RADEON X800GT 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 RADEON X800GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.1% 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 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (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 X800GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $30 for the Radeon 3100, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 224.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 3100 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+224.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3100 and RADEON X800GT
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.
RADEON X800GT
The RADEON X800GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 80 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3100 scores 74 versus the RADEON X800GT's 80 — the RADEON X800GT leads by 8.1%. The Radeon 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RADEON X800GT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3100) vs 3,840 (RADEON X800GT). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800GT). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 2105 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 74 | 80+8% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 3840+650% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+1197% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 2105 MHz+73% |
| ROPs | 16 | 96+500% |
| TMUs | 32 | 240+650% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3100) vs 4 MB (RADEON X800GT) — the RADEON X800GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 3100 draws 50W versus the RADEON X800GT's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3100) vs 350W (RADEON X800GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5+400% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the RADEON X800GT launched at $160 and now averages $10. The RADEON X800GT costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (Radeon 3100) vs 8.0 (RADEON X800GT) — the RADEON X800GT offers 220% better value. The RADEON X800GT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $160-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5 | 8.0+220% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | Navi 21 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #757 | #65 |
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