GeForce GT 720A vs Radeon R5 A240

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 R5 A240 is on rank 206, so the Radeon R5 A240 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 GT 720A

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

99%

#304

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

766%

#306

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

694%

#307

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

692%

#311

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

629%

#312

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

625%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

100%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

98%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

96%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A240

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1259%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1210%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1196%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1194%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1191%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1185%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1170%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1165%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1155%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1151%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1138%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1135%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1115%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1114%

#191

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1389%

#206

Radeon R5 A240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

99%

#208

Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $67

99%

#209

Radeon R7 A360

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

98%

#210

Radeon R5 235X

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

97%

#212

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

97%

#213

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#214

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

95%

#215

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

95%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

95%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

92%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 A240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 720A.

Insight	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R5 A240
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 R5 A240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 A240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $40), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 306.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R5 A240
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+306.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 GeForce GT 720A and Radeon R5 A240

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 R5 A240

The Radeon R5 A240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 576 points. Launch price was $69.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 720A scores 567 and the Radeon R5 A240 reaches 576 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720A is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 A240 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 320 (Radeon R5 A240). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720A) vs 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A240). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 780 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R5 A240
G3D Mark Score	567	576+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+140%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.009 TFLOPS+125%	0.448 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	657 MHz	780 MHz+19%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	64+220%	20
L1 Cache	64 KB	80 KB+25%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R5 A240
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: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R5 A240
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 720A draws 55W versus the Radeon R5 A240's 30W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon R5 A240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720A) vs 350W (Radeon R5 A240). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R5 A240
TDP	55W	30W-45%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	10.3	19.2+86%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 720A launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R5 A240 launched at $100 and now averages $10. The Radeon R5 A240 costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.2 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 57.6 (Radeon R5 A240) — the Radeon R5 A240 offers 305.6% better value. The GeForce GT 720A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).