GeForce GT 720A vs GeForce GTS 250

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 GTS 250 is on rank 246, so the GeForce GTS 250 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 GTS 250

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1645%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1580%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1562%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1559%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1556%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1547%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1528%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1522%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1508%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1504%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1486%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1483%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1456%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1455%

#231

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1814%

#246

GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

100%

#247

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

100%

#249

Radeon R7 M265

MSRP: $130|Avg: $30

98%

#250

Radeon HD 8250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#251

Radeon HD 3300

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

96%

#252

Radeon R5 220

MSRP: $35|Avg: $15

95%

#254

Radeon HD 7350

MSRP: $40|Avg: $10

94%

#255

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

93%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#257

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

91%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

90%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTS 250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). 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 GTS 250
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTS 250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce GTS 250
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+100.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 GTS 250

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 GTS 250

The GeForce GTS 250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 569 points. Launch price was $129.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 720A scores 567 and the GeForce GTS 250 reaches 569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720A is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTS 250 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 250). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720A) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250).

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce GTS 250
G3D Mark Score	567	569
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768+300%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.009 TFLOPS+68%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L1 Cache	64 KB	256 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce GTS 250
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)

The GeForce GT 720A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 250 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce GTS 250
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720A) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 250). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce GTS 250
DirectX	12 (11_0)+8%	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (GeForce GT 720A) vs PureVideo HD VP5 (GeForce GTS 250). 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 GTS 250).

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce GTS 250
Encoder	No NVENC	PureVideo HD VP5
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 GTS 250's 106W — a 63.4% difference. The GeForce GT 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720A) vs 450W (GeForce GTS 250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 720A	GeForce GTS 250
TDP	55W-48%	106W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-17%	90°C
Perf/Watt	10.3+91%	5.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 720A launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTS 250 launched at $129 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTS 250 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.2 (GeForce GT 720A) vs 28.4 (GeForce GTS 250) — the GeForce GTS 250 offers 100% better value. The GeForce GT 720A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).