GeForce GT 720A vs GeForce 720A
GeForce GT 720A
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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 720A is positioned at rank 314 and the GeForce 720A is on rank 252, so the GeForce 720A 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 720A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 720A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 720A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 720A.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720A | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 720A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 720A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 35.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720A | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 720A and GeForce 720A
GeForce GT 720A
The GeForce GT 720A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 720A scores 567 and the GeForce 720A reaches 577 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720A is built on Kepler while the GeForce 720A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 384 (GeForce 720A). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720A) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 720A). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 567 | 577+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.009 TFLOPS+40% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 657 MHz | 941 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 192 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 720A) vs 1 MB (GeForce 720A) — the GeForce 720A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720A) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 720A). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (GeForce GT 720A) vs NVENC (GeForce 720A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720A) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 720A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC | NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 720A draws 55W versus the GeForce 720A's 33W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720A) vs 350W (GeForce 720A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 33W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3 | 17.5+70% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 720A launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 720A launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 720A costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.2 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 19.2 (GeForce 720A) — the GeForce 720A offers 35.2% better value. The GeForce 720A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720A | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40 | $30-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.2 | 19.2+35% |
| Codename | GK106 | GM108 |
| Release | March 17 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #813 | #810 |
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