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Radeon 3100
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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. The Radeon 3100 is positioned at rank #727 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3100
Performance Per Dollar RTX A3000 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A3000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17089.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3100.
| Insight | Radeon 3100 | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-17089.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+17089.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A3000 Mobile 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3100 and RTX A3000 Mobile
Radeon 3100
The Radeon 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 74 points.
RTX A3000 Mobile
The RTX A3000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1230 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,720 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3100 scores 74 versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 12,720 — the RTX A3000 Mobile leads by 17089.2%. The Radeon 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RTX A3000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3100) vs 4,096 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100) vs 10.08 TFLOPS (RTX A3000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1230 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 74 | 12,720+17089% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 4096+700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 10.08 TFLOPS+708% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1230 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 4 MB+2977% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 3100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RTX A3000 Mobile has 8 GB. The RTX A3000 Mobile offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3100) vs 4 MB (RTX A3000 Mobile) — the RTX A3000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 3100 draws 50W versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 70W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3100) vs 500W (RTX A3000 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-29% | 70W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 181.7+12013% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A3000 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GA104 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #757 | #205 |
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