GeForce GT 720 vs NVS 510
GeForce GT 720
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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 GT 720 is positioned at rank 102 and the NVS 510 is on rank 321, so the GeForce GT 720 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720
Performance Per Dollar NVS 510
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The NVS 510 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 720.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The NVS 510 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 510 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 237.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+237.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 720 and NVS 510
GeForce GT 720
The GeForce GT 720 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: 659 points. Launch price was $89.
NVS 510
The NVS 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 680 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 720 scores 659 and the NVS 510 reaches 680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720 is built on Kepler while the NVS 510 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 720) vs 512 (NVS 510). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 659 | 680+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512 ×2+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+39% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 720) vs 1 MB (NVS 510) — the NVS 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 720) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 510). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 720) vs 1st Gen NVENC (NVS 510). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 720) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (NVS 510).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | 1st Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 720 draws 64W versus the NVS 510's 68W — a 6.1% difference. The GeForce GT 720 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 720) vs 350W (NVS 510). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 160mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-6% | 68W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 160mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 55°C-15% | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3+3% | 10.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 720 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the NVS 510 launched at $449 and now averages $15. The NVS 510 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.4 (GeForce GT 720) vs 45.3 (NVS 510) — the NVS 510 offers 238.1% better value. The NVS 510 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-89% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.4 | 45.3+238% |
| Codename | GK107 | GM107 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #777 | #826 |
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