GRID RTX6000-2Q vs GeForce GT 720

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 GRID RTX6000-2Q is positioned at rank 414 and the GeForce GT 720 is on rank 102, so the GeForce GT 720 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 GRID RTX6000-2Q

#399

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

147730%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

100%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

90%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

80%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

80%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

70%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

60%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

60%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

50%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

40%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

20%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

10%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

539%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

518%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

512%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

511%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

510%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

507%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

501%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

499%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

494%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

493%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

487%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

486%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

477%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

477%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

92%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

91%

#87

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

595%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

97%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

94%

#107

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

88%

#108

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

88%

#109

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

88%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

84%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

83%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

82%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

82%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

81%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 720 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 GRID RTX6000-2Q.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 720
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 720 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 720 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $1,500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 2975.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 720
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2975.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)	✅More affordable ($49)

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.

GRID RTX6000-2Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 720 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-2Q and GeForce GT 720

GRID RTX6000-2Q

The GRID RTX6000-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 656 points.

GeForce GT 720

The GeForce GT 720 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: 659 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID RTX6000-2Q scores 656 and the GeForce GT 720 reaches 659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GT 720 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 384 (GeForce GT 720). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720).

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 720
G3D Mark Score	656	659
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+533%	0.7626 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	768 KB+2300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 720
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID RTX6000-2Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 720 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 720 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 720) — the GRID RTX6000-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 720
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-2Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 720's 64W — a 111.4% difference. The GeForce GT 720 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 250W (GeForce GT 720). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 720
TDP	225W	64W-72%
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	55°C
Perf/Watt	2.9	10.3+255%

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Value Analysis

The GRID RTX6000-2Q launched at $6300 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GeForce GT 720 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 720 costs 96.7% less ($1451 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 13.4 (GeForce GT 720) — the GeForce GT 720 offers 3250% better value. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).