GeForce GT 720A vs Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
GeForce GT 720A
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 720A is positioned at rank 314 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is on rank 542, so the GeForce GT 720A 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 720A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 720A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 720A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 720A holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 280.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+280.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 720A and Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
GeForce GT 720A
The GeForce GT 720A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points.
Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 559 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 720A scores 567 and the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual reaches 559 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 567+1% | 559 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+20% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720A) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (GeForce GT 720A) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 720A draws 55W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 50W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3 | 11.2+9% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 720A launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce GT 720A costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.2 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 3.7 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual) — the GeForce GT 720A offers 283.8% better value. The GeForce GT 720A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-73% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-73% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.2+284% | 3.7 |
| Codename | GK106 | — |
| Release | March 17 2014 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #813 | #863 |
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