GeForce GT 720M vs GeForce 710A

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 720M is positioned at rank 189 and the GeForce 710A is on rank 335, so the GeForce GT 720M 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 720M

#179

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

370%

#181

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

336%

#182

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

335%

#186

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

304%

#187

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

302%

#189

GeForce GT 720M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

95%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710A

#325

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

878%

#327

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

796%

#328

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

794%

#332

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

722%

#333

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

717%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

100%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

98%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

91%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

90%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 720M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 710A.

Insight	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce 710A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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

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 720M and GeForce 710A

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.

GeForce 710A

The GeForce 710A 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: 433 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 720M scores 440 and the GeForce 710A reaches 433 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 710A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 720M) vs 384 (GeForce 710A). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 710A). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce 710A
G3D Mark Score	440+2%	433
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS+3%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	967 MHz+3%	941 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	192 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce 710A
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 720M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 710A) — the GeForce 710A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce 710A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 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 720M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 710A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce 710A
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2+20%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 720M) vs NVENC (GeForce 710A). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 710A).

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce 710A
Encoder	None	NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 720M draws 50W versus the GeForce 710A's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 710A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720M) vs 350W (GeForce 710A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.