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Radeon R5 A240
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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 Radeon R5 A240 is positioned at rank 206 and the GeForce 720A is on rank 252, so the Radeon R5 A240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A240
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 720A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 720A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 A240.
| Insight | Radeon R5 A240 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 199.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 A240 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+199.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 A240 and GeForce 720A
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.
GeForce 720A
The GeForce 720A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 577 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 A240 scores 576 and the GeForce 720A reaches 577 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 A240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 720A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 A240) vs 384 (GeForce 720A). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A240) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 720A). Boost clocks: 780 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A240 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 576 | 577 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+61% |
| Boost Clock | 780 MHz | 941 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 20 | 24+20% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 192 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 A240 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 A240) vs 1 MB (GeForce 720A) — the GeForce 720A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A240 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 A240 draws 30W versus the GeForce 720A's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon R5 A240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A240) vs 350W (GeForce 720A). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A240 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-9% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.2+10% | 17.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 A240 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 720A launched at $30 and now averages $30. The Radeon R5 A240 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.6 (Radeon R5 A240) vs 19.2 (GeForce 720A) — the Radeon R5 A240 offers 200% better value. The GeForce 720A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R5 A240 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $30-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.6+200% | 19.2 |
| Codename | Oland | GM108 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #911 | #810 |
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