
Radeon Xpress 1300 vs Radeon 2100

Radeon Xpress 1300
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Radeon 2100
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 2100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Xpress 1300.
| Insight | Radeon Xpress 1300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+15.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 2100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 15.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon Xpress 1300.
| Insight | Radeon Xpress 1300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xpress 1300 and Radeon 2100

Radeon Xpress 1300
The Radeon Xpress 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points.

Radeon 2100
The Radeon 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Xpress 1300 scores 52 versus the Radeon 2100's 60 — the Radeon 2100 leads by 15.4%. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon 2100 uses GCN 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 384 (Radeon 2100). Raw compute: 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 52 | 60+15% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.224 TFLOPS+437% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz+61% | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+1438% | 0.13 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon 2100) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+1438% | 0.13 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 9.0b (Radeon 2100). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0b |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs Avivo (Radeon 2100). Decoder: Avivo vs Avivo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs MPEG-2 (Radeon 2100).
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Avivo |
| Decoder | Avivo | Avivo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Xpress 1300 draws 85W versus the Radeon 2100's 50W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 350W (Radeon 2100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W | 50W-41% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 1.2+100% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Xpress 1300 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.1 (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 1.2 (Radeon 2100) — the Radeon 2100 offers 9.1% better value. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1300 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | August 4 2020 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #351 | #898 |
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