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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 Moore Threads MTT S30 is on rank 118, so the Moore Threads MTT S30 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 720A
Performance Per Dollar Moore Threads MTT S30
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 720A is significantly newer (2015 vs 0). The GeForce 720A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Moore Threads MTT S30 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Moore Threads MTT S30 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 720A.
| Insight | GeForce 720A | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | MUSA (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 720A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $55 for the Moore Threads MTT S30, it costs 45% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 82.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 720A | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+82.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55) |
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 Moore Threads MTT S30
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.
Moore Threads MTT S30
The Moore Threads MTT S30 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 580 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 720A scores 577 and the Moore Threads MTT S30 reaches 580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 720A is built on Maxwell while the Moore Threads MTT S30 uses MUSA, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 720A) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S30). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 720A) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S30).
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 577 | 580 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | MUSA |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4096+967% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 14.75 TFLOPS+1941% |
| ROPs | 8 | 256+3100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 256+967% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 720A) vs 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S30) — the Moore Threads MTT S30 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 720A) vs MUSA Gen1 (Moore Threads MTT S30). Decoder: NVDEC vs MUSA Gen1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 720A) vs H.264,H.265 (Moore Threads MTT S30).
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | MUSA Gen1 |
| Decoder | NVDEC | MUSA Gen1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 720A draws 33W versus the Moore Threads MTT S30's 255W — a 154.2% difference. The GeForce 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 720A) vs 250W (Moore Threads MTT S30). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-87% | 255W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5+661% | 2.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 720A launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Moore Threads MTT S30 launched at $55 and now averages $55. The GeForce 720A costs 45.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.2 (GeForce 720A) vs 10.5 (Moore Threads MTT S30) — the GeForce 720A offers 82.9% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-45% | $55 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-45% | $55 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.2+83% | 10.5 |
| Codename | GM108 | Chunxiao |
| Release | March 13 2015 | sem dados |
| Ranking | #810 | #635 |
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