GeForce 710M vs GeForce GT 720M

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 710M is positioned at rank 306 and the GeForce GT 720M is on rank 189, so the GeForce GT 720M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 710M

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

94%

#296

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

727%

#298

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

659%

#299

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

657%

#303

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

598%

#304

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

594%

#306

GeForce 710M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

99%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

95%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720M

#179

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

370%

#181

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

336%

#182

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

335%

#186

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

304%

#187

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

302%

#189

GeForce GT 720M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

95%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 710M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 720M.

Insight	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 720M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 710M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 710M Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 720M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 710M and GeForce GT 720M

GeForce 710M

The GeForce 710M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 448 points.

GeForce GT 720M

The GeForce GT 720M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 440 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 710M scores 448 and the GeForce GT 720M reaches 440 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 710M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 720M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 710M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 720M). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 710M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 720M
G3D Mark Score	448+2%	440
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+22%	0.7427 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1176 MHz+22%	967 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 720M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 710M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 720M) — the GeForce 710M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 720M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 710M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 720M
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_0)+9%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 710M) vs None (GeForce GT 720M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 710M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720M).

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 720M
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 710M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 720M's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 710M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 710M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 720M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.