GeForce GT 720M vs GeForce GT 710M

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 710M is on rank 356, 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 710M

#346

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1007%

#348

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

913%

#349

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

911%

#353

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

828%

#354

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

822%

#356

GeForce GT 710M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

99%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

97%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

93%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

92%

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 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 710M.

Insight	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 710M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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.

GeForce GT 720M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 720M and GeForce GT 710M

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 710M

The GeForce GT 710M 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: 431 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 720M scores 440 and the GeForce GT 710M reaches 431 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 710M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 720M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 710M). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 710M). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 710M
G3D Mark Score	440+2%	431
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS	0.7427 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	967 MHz	967 MHz
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 710M
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 710M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 720M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 710M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 710M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 710M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 720M) vs No (GeForce GT 710M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 710M).

Feature	GeForce GT 720M	GeForce GT 710M
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

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