GeForce GT 720M vs Quadro FX 3700M
GeForce GT 720M
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Quadro FX 3700M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 720M is positioned at rank 189 and the Quadro FX 3700M is on rank 357, so the GeForce GT 720M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 720M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720M | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3700M 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 Quadro FX 3700M
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.
Quadro FX 3700M
The Quadro FX 3700M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 451 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 720M scores 440 and the Quadro FX 3700M reaches 451 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720M is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 3700M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 720M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700M). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 440 | 451+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS+19% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 720M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3700M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 720M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720M) vs 11 (10_0) (Quadro FX 3700M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 720M) vs No (Quadro FX 3700M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs PureVideo VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3700M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | PureVideo VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 720M draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 3700M's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The GeForce GT 720M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-74% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 8.8+267% | 2.4 |
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