GeForce GT 720 vs Radeon HD 2900 XT
GeForce GT 720
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Radeon HD 2900 XT
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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 GeForce GT 720 is positioned at rank 102 and the Radeon HD 2900 XT is on rank 666, so the GeForce GT 720 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2900 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 720 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720 | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2900 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2900 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 145.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720 | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+145.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 GT 720 and Radeon HD 2900 XT
GeForce GT 720
The GeForce GT 720 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 659 points. Launch price was $89.
Radeon HD 2900 XT
The Radeon HD 2900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 660 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 720 scores 659 and the Radeon HD 2900 XT reaches 660 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 2900 XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 720) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 XT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 659 | 660 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+10% | 0.696 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 48 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 720 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2900 XT has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 720 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 720) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+10% | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 720) vs UVD+ (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 720) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 2900 XT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | UVD+ |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD+ |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 720 draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 2900 XT's 25W — a 87.6% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 720) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 25W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 241mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 55°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3 | 26.4+156% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 720 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 2900 XT launched at $399 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 2900 XT costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.4 (GeForce GT 720) vs 33.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT) — the Radeon HD 2900 XT offers 146.3% better value. The GeForce GT 720 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-88% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $20-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.4 | 33.0+146% |
| Codename | GK107 | Thames |
| Release | May 29 2014 | January 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #777 | #883 |
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