GeForce GT 720A vs Radeon R7 M265
GeForce GT 720A
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Radeon R7 M265
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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 720A is positioned at rank 314 and the Radeon R7 M265 is on rank 249, so the Radeon R7 M265 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 R7 M265
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 720A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M265 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M265 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M265 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 R7 M265
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 R7 M265
The Radeon R7 M265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 560 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 720A scores 567 and the Radeon R7 M265 reaches 560 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720A is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M265 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720A) vs 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 567+1% | 560 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1024+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.009 TFLOPS | 1.894 TFLOPS+88% |
| Boost Clock | 657 MHz | 925 MHz+41% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 256 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 720A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M265 has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 720A) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 M265) — the Radeon R7 M265 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720A) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (GeForce GT 720A) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M265). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M265).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 720A draws 55W versus the Radeon R7 M265's 150W — a 92.7% difference. The GeForce GT 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720A) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M265). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-63% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3+178% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 720A launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R7 M265 launched at $130 and now averages $30. The Radeon R7 M265 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.2 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 18.7 (Radeon R7 M265) — the Radeon R7 M265 offers 31.7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-69% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.2 | 18.7+32% |
| Codename | GK106 | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 17 2014 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #813 | #489 |
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