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