GeForce GT 420 vs GeForce GT 720M

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 420

2014Core: 993 MHz

GeForce GT 720M

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 420

432

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce GT 720M

440

+1.9%

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 GT 420 is positioned at rank 214 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 GT 420

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1326%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1274%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1259%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1257%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1254%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1247%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1232%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1227%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1216%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1212%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1198%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1195%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1174%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1173%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

93%

#199

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1463%

#214

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

100%

#215

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

100%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

100%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

99%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

97%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

96%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#223

Radeon HD 6480G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#224

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#225

Radeon HD 5550

MSRP: $75|Avg: $75

94%

#227

Radeon HD 6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#228

Radeon HD 7450

MSRP: $45|Avg: $12

91%

#229

Radeon HD 8470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

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 GT 720M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 420.

Insight	GeForce GT 420	GeForce GT 720M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 720M 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 GT 420 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 720M Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

No prediction data available

Valorant

No prediction data available

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 420 and GeForce GT 720M

GeForce GT 420

The GeForce GT 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points. Launch price was $89.

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 GT 420 scores 432 and the GeForce GT 720M reaches 440 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 420 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 720M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 420) vs 384 (GeForce GT 720M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M).

Feature	GeForce GT 420	GeForce GT 720M
G3D Mark Score	432	440+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7626 TFLOPS+3%	0.7427 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 420	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)

The GeForce GT 420 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 720M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 720M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 420	GeForce GT 720M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 420) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 420	GeForce GT 720M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 420) vs None (GeForce GT 720M). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 420) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720M).

Feature	GeForce GT 420	GeForce GT 720M
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	VP4	PureVideo HD (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 420 draws 64W versus the GeForce GT 720M's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The GeForce GT 720M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 420) vs 350W (GeForce GT 720M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.