GeForce GT 720M vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
GeForce GT 720M
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7076.8% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 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.
| Insight | GeForce GT 720M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7076.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7076.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 RTX 4070 Ti
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 RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 720M scores 440 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 7076.8%. The GeForce GT 720M is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 720M) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 2610 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 440 | 31,578+7077% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 7680+1900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+5298% |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 2610 MHz+170% |
| ROPs | 16 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 32 | 240+650% |
| L1 Cache | 0.03 MB | 7.5 MB+24900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 48 MB+19100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GT 720M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 720M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 500% 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 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 48 MB+19100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 720M) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720M) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 720M draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 140.3% difference. The GeForce GT 720M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 720M) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 285mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-82% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 285mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 8.8 | 110.8+1159% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 720M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $590 |
| Codename | GK107 | AD104 |
| Release | January 9 2013 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #792 | #11 |
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