GeForce 720A
VS
Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual

GeForce 720A vs Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual

NVIDIA

GeForce 720A

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual

2013Core: 720 / 775 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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 720A is positioned at rank 252 and the Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual is on rank 529, so the GeForce 720A 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 GeForce 720A

#242
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
565%
#244
512%
#245
510%
#249
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
464%
#250
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
461%
#252
GeForce 720A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
100%
#253
GeForce GT 520M
MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A
98%
#254
98%
#257
GeForce GTX 770M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
97%
#262
GeForce 945A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
96%
#263
Intel UHD Graphics P630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
96%
#264
95%
#265
Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
MSRP: $300|Avg: $75
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual

#519
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
2770%
#521
2511%
#522
2504%
#526
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
2277%
#527
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
2261%
#529
Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
100%
#530
Mobility Radeon HD 4550
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
99%
#531
99%
#532
Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
98%
#533
98%
#534
98%
#535
98%
#538
97%
#539
Radeon R7 M445
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
97%
#540
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
96%
#541
95%
#542
95%
#543
Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#544
Radeon R9 M275
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 720A.

InsightGeForce 720ARadeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 720A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 720A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce 720ARadeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+30.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 GeForce 720A and Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual

NVIDIA

GeForce 720A

The GeForce 720A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 577 points.

AMD

Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual

The Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 588 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 720A scores 577 and the Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual reaches 588 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 720A) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual).

FeatureGeForce 720ARadeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
G3D Mark Score
577
588+2%
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
768+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 720ARadeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce 720ARadeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 720A) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce 720ARadeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
DirectX
12 (11_0)+9%
11_2
Max Displays
2
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 720A) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 3.

FeatureGeForce 720ARadeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
Encoder
NVENC
UVD 3
Decoder
NVDEC
UVD 3
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 720A draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 720A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce 720ARadeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
TDP
33W-34%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
1mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
17.5+48%
11.8
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce 720A launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $40. The GeForce 720A costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.2 (GeForce 720A) vs 14.7 (Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual) — the GeForce 720A offers 30.6% better value. The GeForce 720A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce 720ARadeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
MSRP
$30-80%
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$30-25%
$40
Performance per Dollar
19.2+31%
14.7
Codename
GM108
Release
March 13 2015
August 1 2013
Ranking
#810
#881