Radeon HD 6650A vs FirePro W2100

Radeon HD 6650A

2011Core: 600 MHz

FirePro W2100

2014Core: 630 MHzBoost: 680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6650A

836

0.0%

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

851

+1.8%

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 6700S

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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 6650A is positioned at rank 395 and the FirePro W2100 is on rank 190, so the FirePro W2100 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 HD 6650A

#385

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1299%

#387

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1177%

#388

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1174%

#392

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1068%

#393

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1060%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

96%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

93%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

90%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

90%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W2100

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

99%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

98%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

96%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

91%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

89%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

87%

#175

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2414%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

100%

#191

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

99%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

95%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

95%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6650A.

Insight	Radeon HD 6650A	FirePro W2100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W2100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W2100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6650A	FirePro W2100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+69.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅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.

Radeon HD 6650A Benchmark Check

FirePro W2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6650A and FirePro W2100

Radeon HD 6650A

The Radeon HD 6650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 836 points.

FirePro W2100

The FirePro W2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 680 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 26W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 851 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6650A scores 836 and the FirePro W2100 reaches 851 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650A is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro W2100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 320 (FirePro W2100). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100).

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	FirePro W2100
G3D Mark Score	836	851+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480+50%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.576 TFLOPS+32%	0.4352 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24+20%	20
L1 Cache	48 KB	80 KB+67%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	FirePro W2100
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6650A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W2100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W2100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	FirePro W2100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6650A draws 45W versus the FirePro W2100's 26W — a 53.5% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 350W (FirePro W2100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	FirePro W2100
TDP	45W	26W-42%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	18.6	32.7+76%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro W2100 launched at $139 and now averages $30. The FirePro W2100 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 28.4 (FirePro W2100) — the FirePro W2100 offers 70.1% better value. The FirePro W2100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).