GeForce GT 720A vs Radeon R7E

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. The GeForce GT 720A is positioned at rank #314 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 720A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7E.

Insight	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R7E
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
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	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 $49), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 22.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R7E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

GeForce GT 720A Benchmark Check

Radeon R7E Benchmark Check

Loading...

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 720A and Radeon R7E

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 R7E

The Radeon R7E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $109.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 720A scores 567 and the Radeon R7E reaches 565 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720A is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 512 (Radeon R7E). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720A) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7E).

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R7E
G3D Mark Score	567	565
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.009 TFLOPS+23%	0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L1 Cache	64 KB	128 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R7E
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 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R7E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720A) vs 12_0 (Radeon R7E). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R7E
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	2	0

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (GeForce GT 720A) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7E). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R7E
Encoder	No NVENC	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 720A draws 55W versus the Radeon R7E's 55W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R7E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720A) vs 350W (Radeon R7E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	Radeon R7E
TDP	55W	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	10.3	10.3

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 720A launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R7E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 720A costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.2 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 11.5 (Radeon R7E) — the GeForce GT 720A offers 23.5% better value. The GeForce GT 720A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).