GeForce GT 720M
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce GT 720M vs GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 720M

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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. The GeForce GT 720M is positioned at rank #189 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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
336%
#182
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
95%
#203
GeForce GT 730M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 720M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3107.7% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 720M.

InsightGeForce GT 720MGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3107.7%)
Leading raw performance (+3107.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 720M and GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 720M scores 440 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 3107.7%. The GeForce GT 720M is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 720M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GT 720MGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
440
14,114+3108%
Architecture
Kepler
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
384
1920+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7427 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+769%
Boost Clock
967 MHz
1680 MHz+74%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
32
120+275%
L1 Cache
0.03 MB
1.9 MB+6233%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 720MGeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 720M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 720M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 720MGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
336 GB/s
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GT 720MGeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 720M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureGeForce GT 720MGeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
None
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP5)
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 720M draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce GT 720M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 72.

FeatureGeForce GT 720MGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
50W-69%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
229mm
Height
0mm
113mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75
72-4%
Perf/Watt
8.8
88.2+902%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GT 720MGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$120
Codename
GK107
TU106
Release
January 9 2013
January 7 2019
Ranking
#792
#168