Radeon R7 M365X vs FirePro W2100

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 M365X is positioned at rank 602 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 R7 M365X

#592

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3948%

#594

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3579%

#595

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3569%

#599

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3246%

#600

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3224%

#602

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#603

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

99%

#604

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

95%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

#608

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

93%

#611

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

93%

#612

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

93%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

91%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

91%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

91%

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 3.3% 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 M365X.

Insight	Radeon R7 M365X	FirePro W2100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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 $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 932.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M365X	FirePro W2100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+932.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅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 R7 M365X Benchmark Check

FirePro W2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M365X and FirePro W2100

Radeon R7 M365X

The Radeon R7 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 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 R7 M365X scores 824 and the FirePro W2100 reaches 851 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M365X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W2100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 M365X) vs 320 (FirePro W2100). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M365X) vs 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M365X	FirePro W2100
G3D Mark Score	824	851+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+60%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS+118%	0.4352 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz+36%	680 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+60%	20
L1 Cache	128 KB+60%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M365X	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 R7 M365X 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 R7 M365X	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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M365X) vs 12 (FirePro W2100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R7 M365X	FirePro W2100
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M365X) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W2100). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M365X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W2100).

Feature	Radeon R7 M365X	FirePro W2100
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 3.1	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M365X draws 75W versus the FirePro W2100's 26W — a 97% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M365X) vs 350W (FirePro W2100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 65°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 M365X	FirePro W2100
TDP	75W	26W-65%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	11.0	32.7+197%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M365X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the FirePro W2100 launched at $139 and now averages $30. The FirePro W2100 costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (Radeon R7 M365X) vs 28.4 (FirePro W2100) — the FirePro W2100 offers 951.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M365X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).