GeForce GT 720A vs GeForce 820A

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 820A is on rank 452, so the GeForce GT 720A 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 720A

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

99%

#304

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

766%

#306

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

694%

#307

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

692%

#311

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

629%

#312

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

625%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

100%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

98%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

96%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820A

#442

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1953%

#444

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1770%

#445

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1765%

#449

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1605%

#450

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1594%

#452

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#453

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

100%

#454

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

99%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

97%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#467

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 720A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 820A.

Insight	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce 820A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 820A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 820A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce 820A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+30.7%)
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.

GeForce GT 720A Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 720A and GeForce 820A

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 820A

The GeForce 820A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 720A scores 567 and the GeForce 820A reaches 556 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720A is built on Kepler while the GeForce 820A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 256 (GeForce 820A). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720A) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 820A). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce 820A
G3D Mark Score	567+2%	556
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+200%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.009 TFLOPS+71%	0.5888 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	657 MHz	1150 MHz+75%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	64+300%	16
L1 Cache	64 KB	128 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce 820A
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)

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 820A) — the GeForce 820A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce 820A
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720A) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 820A). Vulkan: 1.0 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce 820A
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.0	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (GeForce GT 720A) vs N/A (GeForce 820A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 820A).

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce 820A
Encoder	No NVENC	N/A
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 720A draws 55W versus the GeForce 820A's 33W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 820A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720A) vs 350W (GeForce 820A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce 820A
TDP	55W	33W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C	70-7%
Perf/Watt	10.3	16.8+63%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 720A launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 820A launched at $100 and now averages $30. The GeForce 820A costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.2 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 18.5 (GeForce 820A) — the GeForce 820A offers 30.3% better value.