Radeon R9 M275 vs Quadro 2100M
Radeon R9 M275
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Quadro 2100M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R9 M275 is positioned at rank 543 and the Quadro 2100M is on rank 107, so the Quadro 2100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M275
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M275 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275 | Quadro 2100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M275 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 R9 M275 and Quadro 2100M
Radeon R9 M275
The Radeon R9 M275 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $799.99.
Quadro 2100M
The Quadro 2100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,100 points. Launch price was $84.95.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M275 scores 1,115 and the Quadro 2100M reaches 1,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M275 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 2100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M275) vs 576 (Quadro 2100M). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro 2100M).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Quadro 2100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115+1% | 1,100 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+11% | 576 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS+54% | 0.7684 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+233% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Quadro 2100M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M275 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2100M has 4 GB. The Quadro 2100M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Quadro 2100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M275 draws 75W versus the Quadro 2100M's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Quadro 2100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M275) vs 350W (Quadro 2100M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Quadro 2100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 55W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.9 | 20.0+34% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M275 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Quadro 2100M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | — |
| Codename | Venus | GK106 |
| Release | January 28 2014 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #851 | #788 |
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