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GeForce 720A
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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 GeForce 720A is positioned at rank 252 and the GeForce GTX 285M is on rank 173, so the GeForce GTX 285M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce 720A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 720A is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 720A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 285M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 285M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 720A.
| Insight | GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 285M 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 285M
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.
GeForce GTX 285M
The GeForce GTX 285M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 584 points. Launch price was $359.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 720A scores 577 and the GeForce GTX 285M reaches 584 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 720A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 285M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 720A) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 285M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 720A) vs 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285M).
| Feature | GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 577 | 584+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS+2% | 0.7085 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 720A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 285M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 285M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 720A) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 285M) — the GeForce 720A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 720A) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 285M). Vulkan: 1.0 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+8% | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 720A) vs None (GeForce GTX 285M). Decoder: NVDEC vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 720A) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 285M).
| Feature | GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 720A draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 285M's 204W — a 144.3% difference. The GeForce 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 720A) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 285M). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-84% | 204W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5+503% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 720A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 285M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GT200B |
| Release | March 13 2015 | December 23 2008 |
| Ranking | #810 | #771 |
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