GeForce 720A vs GeForce 820A

When comparing GeForce 720A and GeForce 820A, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 720A and GeForce 820A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 720A
GeForce 820A

Main Specs

  GeForce 720A GeForce 820A
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Memory type DDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
 
  • GeForce 720A has 120% more power consumption, than GeForce 820A.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce 720A and GeForce 820A have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce 720A and GeForce 820A are build with Fermi 2.0 architecture.
  • Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
  • GeForce 720A and GeForce 820A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 720A is 200 MHz higher, than GeForce 820A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 1−2
medium / 1080p 0−1 0−1
GeForce 720A and GeForce 820A have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  GeForce 720A GeForce 820A
Architecture Fermi 2.0 Fermi 2.0
Code name GF117 GF117
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 1 July 2014 17 March 2014
Pipelines 96 96
Core clock speed 775 MHz 775 MHz
Boost Clock 938 MHz
Transistor count 585 million 585 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 15.01 12.40
Floating-point performance 360.2 gflops 297.6 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA 2.1 2.1