Radeon 3100 vs RADEON X850 XT

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 X850 XT is on rank 739, so the Radeon 3100 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 RADEON X850 XT

#729

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

67856%

#731

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

61513%

#732

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

61350%

#736

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

55788%

#737

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

55406%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

100%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

94%

#742

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

63%

#743

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

63%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

50%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

38%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

38%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

31%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

25%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

25%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

19%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

19%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

19%

#753

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

19%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON X850 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.5% 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	RADEON X850 XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9.5%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 3100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $50 for the RADEON X850 XT, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 52.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3100	RADEON X850 XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+52.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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

RADEON X850 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3100 and RADEON X850 XT

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 X850 XT

The RADEON X850 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3100 scores 74 versus the RADEON X850 XT's 81 — the RADEON X850 XT leads by 9.5%. The Radeon 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RADEON X850 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3100) vs 2,560 (RADEON X850 XT). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RADEON X850 XT). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 2581 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3100	RADEON X850 XT
G3D Mark Score	74	81+9%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	13.21 TFLOPS+959%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	2581 MHz+112%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3100	RADEON X850 XT
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)

The Radeon 3100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X850 XT has 256 MB. The Radeon 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3100) vs 3 MB (RADEON X850 XT) — the RADEON X850 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3100	RADEON X850 XT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3100 draws 50W versus the RADEON X850 XT's 165W — a 107% difference. The Radeon 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3100) vs 350W (RADEON X850 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon 3100	RADEON X850 XT
TDP	50W-70%	165W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	186mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	1.5+200%	0.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the RADEON X850 XT launched at $499 and now averages $50. The Radeon 3100 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (Radeon 3100) vs 1.6 (RADEON X850 XT) — the Radeon 3100 offers 56.2% better value. The RADEON X850 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).