GeForce GT 620M vs GeForce GT 710M

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 620M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GT 710M

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz
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GeForce GT 620M vs GeForce GT 710M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 620M vs GeForce GT 710M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GT 620M vs GeForce GT 710M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 620M

2012

Why buy it

  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 710M

2013

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GT 620M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.2% in PassMark G3D (432 vs 431), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 620M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 620M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 620M vs GeForce GT 710M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 620M

The GeForce GT 620M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 710M

The GeForce GT 710M 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: 431 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 620M scores 432 and the GeForce GT 710M reaches 431 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 620M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 710M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 620M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 710M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 620M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 710M). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 967 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GT 620MGeForce GT 710M
G3D Mark Score
432
431
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7296 TFLOPS
0.7427 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock
950 MHz
967 MHz+2%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
32
L1 Cache
32 KB
32 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 620MGeForce GT 710M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 620M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 710M carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 620M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 620M and 64-bit on the GeForce GT 710M.

FeatureGeForce GT 620MGeForce GT 710M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+300%
0.5 GB
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 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 620M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 710M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GT 620MGeForce GT 710M
DirectX
12 (FL11_0)+9%
11.0
Vulkan
None
None
OpenGL
4.1
4.2+2%
Max Displays
3+200%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 620M) vs No (GeForce GT 710M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 620M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 710M).

FeatureGeForce GT 620MGeForce GT 710M
Encoder
No
No
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 620M draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 710M's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 620M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 620M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 710M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 620MGeForce GT 710M
TDP
45W-10%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
9.6+12%
8.6