Radeon R7 A8-7670K vs FirePro W2100
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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 R7 A8-7670K is positioned at rank 176 and the FirePro W2100 is on rank 190, so the Radeon R7 A8-7670K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7670K
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W2100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 R7 A8-7670K.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 67.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+67.5%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7670K and FirePro W2100
Radeon R7 A8-7670K
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 847 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K scores 847 and the FirePro W2100 reaches 851 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W2100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 320 (FirePro W2100). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 847 | 851 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+220% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+359% | 0.4352 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+43% | 680 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+220% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K 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. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 256 KB (FirePro W2100) — the Radeon R7 A8-7670K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 12 (FirePro W2100). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.2+20% |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W2100). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W2100).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K draws 100W versus the FirePro W2100's 26W — a 117.5% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 350W (FirePro W2100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 26W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 8.5 | 32.7+285% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K launched at $118 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): 16.9 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 28.4 (FirePro W2100) — the FirePro W2100 offers 68% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $118-15% | $139 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.9 | 28.4+68% |
| Codename | Trinidad | Oland |
| Release | June 18 2015 | August 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #467 | #910 |
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