CPU
GPU
GeForce 720A
Popular choices:
Quadro 500M
Popular choices:
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 GeForce 720A is positioned at rank 252 and the Quadro 500M is on rank 47, so the Quadro 500M 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 Quadro 500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 720A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 500M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 720A | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| 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 720A 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.
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 720A and Quadro 500M
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.
Quadro 500M
The Quadro 500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 571 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 720A scores 577 and the Quadro 500M reaches 571 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 720A is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 500M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 720A) vs 320 (Quadro 500M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 720A) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 500M).
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 577+1% | 571 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS+39% | 0.5184 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 640 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 720A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 500M has 1 GB. The Quadro 500M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 720A) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro 500M) — the GeForce 720A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 720A draws 33W versus the Quadro 500M's 100W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 720A) vs 350W (Quadro 500M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-67% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5+207% | 5.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 720A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 720A | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GF100 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | July 27 2010 |
| Ranking | #810 | #675 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce 720A and Quadro 500M
