GeForce GT 720M vs GeForce GT 420

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 GT 420 is on rank 214, 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 GT 420

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1326%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1274%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1259%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1257%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1254%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1247%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1232%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1227%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1216%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1212%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1198%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1195%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1174%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1173%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

93%

#198

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1463%

#213

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

100%

#214

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

100%

#215

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

100%

#216

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

99%

#218

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#219

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

97%

#220

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

96%

#221

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#222

Radeon HD 6480G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#223

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#224

Radeon HD 5550

MSRP: $75|Avg: $75

94%

#226

Radeon HD 6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#227

Radeon HD 7450

MSRP: $45|Avg: $12

91%

#228

Radeon HD 8470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

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 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 420.

Insight	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 420
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 GT 420

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 GT 420

The GeForce GT 420 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: 432 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 720M scores 440 and the GeForce GT 420 reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 420 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 720M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 420). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420).

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 420
G3D Mark Score	440+2%	432
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS	0.7626 TFLOPS+3%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 420
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 720M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 420 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 720M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 420
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
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 720M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 420). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 420
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 720M) vs None (GeForce GT 420). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 420).

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 420
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 720M draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 420's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The GeForce GT 720M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720M) vs 250W (GeForce GT 420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.