Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
VS
Quadro K2100M

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U vs Quadro K2100M

AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K2100M

2013Core: 667 MHz

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

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2100M

#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
99%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
97%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
93%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
92%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
91%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
90%
#93
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1078%
#108
Quadro K2100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
99%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
95%
#117
Radeon Pro 580X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
92%
#118
Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $45
92%
#119
CMP 40HX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $120
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K2100M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K2100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U.

InsightRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UQuadro K2100M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K2100M 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U and Quadro K2100M

AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,359 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro K2100M

The Quadro K2100M 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: 1,370 points. Launch price was $84.95.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U scores 1,359 and the Quadro K2100M reaches 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is built on Vega while the Quadro K2100M uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 576 (Quadro K2100M).

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UQuadro K2100M
G3D Mark Score
1,359
1,370
Architecture
Vega
Kepler
Process Node
7 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
576+13%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UQuadro K2100M
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2100M has 2 GB. The Quadro K2100M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UQuadro K2100M
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
2 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U draws 15W versus the Quadro K2100M's 55W — a 114.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 350W (Quadro K2100M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UQuadro K2100M
TDP
15W-73%
55W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
90.6+264%
24.9
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UQuadro K2100M
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
Vega
GK106
Release
January 7 2020
July 23 2013
Ranking
#545
#788