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Radeon HD 2350
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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 HD 2350 is positioned at rank 322 and the Radeon 3100 is on rank 727, so the Radeon HD 2350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2350
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 3100 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon 3100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 2350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 3100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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 $48 for the Radeon HD 2350, it costs 38% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 53.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+53.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 2350 and Radeon 3100
Radeon HD 2350
The Radeon HD 2350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 77 points. Launch price was $449.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2350 scores 77 and the Radeon 3100 reaches 74 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 512 (Radeon 3100). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2350) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 77+4% | 74 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+250% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+130% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz+3% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+250% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 2350 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 3100 has 512 MB. The Radeon 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 2350) vs 512 KB (Radeon 3100) — the Radeon HD 2350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2350 draws 200W versus the Radeon 3100's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2350) vs 350W (Radeon 3100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 1.5+275% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2350 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the Radeon 3100 launched at $199 and now averages $30. The Radeon 3100 costs 37.5% less ($18 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.6 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 2.5 (Radeon 3100) — the Radeon 3100 offers 56.2% better value. The Radeon 3100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48 | $30-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.6 | 2.5+56% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Polaris 23 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #454 | #757 |
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