GeForce 720A vs Radeon 550X
When comparing GeForce 720A and Radeon 550X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 720A and Radeon 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 720A
Radeon 550X
Main Specs
| GeForce 720A | Radeon 550X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
- Radeon 550X has 51% more power consumption, than GeForce 720A.
- GeForce 720A is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- Radeon 550X has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 720A.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 307 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
- GeForce 720A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 5000 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1600% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 720A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 6% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 55−60 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 16−18 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 260% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 720A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Dota 2 is 148% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Fortnite is 181% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | − | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 200% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Minecraft is 79% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 300% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | − | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in World of Tanks is 128% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 720A | Radeon 550X | |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | GF117 | Lexa |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 July 2014 | 27 March 2019 |
| Pipelines | 96 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 775 MHz | 1082 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 938 MHz | 1218 MHz |
| Transistor count | 585 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 15.01 | 38.98 |
| Floating-point performance | 360.2 gflops | |
| Length | 145 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16 GB/s | 112.0 GB/s |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 2.1 | |