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GeForce GT 620M
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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 GT 620M is positioned at rank 192 and the GeForce GT 720M is on rank 189, so the GeForce GT 720M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 620M
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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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 620M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 620M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 620M and GeForce GT 720M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 620M 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 620M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 720M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 620M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 720M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 620M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 620M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 432 | 440+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 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)
| Feature | GeForce GT 620M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 620M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 620M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 620M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 620M) vs None (GeForce GT 720M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 620M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 620M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 620M draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 720M's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 620M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 620M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 720M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GT 620M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 9.6+9% | 8.8 |
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