GeForce 720A vs GeForce 940MX
When comparing GeForce 720A and GeForce 940MX, 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 940MX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 720A
GeForce 940MX is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 940MX is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 940MX here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 720A | GeForce 940MX | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 23 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | DDR3, GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce 720A has 43% more power consumption, than GeForce 940MX.
- GeForce 720A is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce 940MX uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce 940MX has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce 720A.
- GeForce 720A is used in Desktops, and GeForce 940MX - in Laptops.
- GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce 940MX - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 940MX is 347 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
- GeForce 720A and GeForce 940MX are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 940MX is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1600% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 720A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 6% more, than GeForce 940MX. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 55−60 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 30−33 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 16−18 | 80−85 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 257% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 720A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce 940MX. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Dota 2 is 148% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Fortnite is 181% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | − | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Grand Theft Auto V is 173% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Minecraft is 79% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 300% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | − | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in World of Tanks is 128% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 720A | GeForce 940MX | |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Code name | GF117 | N16S-GTR-B/S |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 1 July 2014 | 10 March 2016 |
| Pipelines | 96 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 775 MHz | 1122 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 938 MHz | 1242 MHz |
| Transistor count | 585 million | 1,870 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 15.01 | 23.83 |
| Floating-point performance | 360.2 gflops | 762.6 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 4000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16 GB/s | 40.1 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1 |
| CUDA | 2.1 | + |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 102 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
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