GeForce 720A vs GeForce GT 1030
When comparing GeForce 720A and GeForce GT 1030, 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 GT 1030 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 720A
Main Specs
GeForce 720A
GeForce GT 1030
Power consumption (TDP)
33 Watt
30 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
DDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
1x DVI, 1x HDMI
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GeForce 720A has 10% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce 720A is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GT 1030 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface.
GeForce GT 1030 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 720A.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GT 1030 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 453 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
GeForce 720A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 1030 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 4000 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
0−1
12−14
ultra / 1080p
−
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
1−2
27−30
medium / 1080p
0−1
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2700% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p
−
21−24
ultra / 1080p
−
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
0−1
45−50
medium / 1080p
−
24−27
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 720A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p
60−65
190−200
medium / 768p
27−30
160−170
ultra / 1080p
7−8
85−90
QHD / 1440p
−
50−55
4K / 2160p
−
30−33
high / 768p
16−18
130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 417% more, than GeForce 720A.
low / 768p
70−75
55−60
ultra / 1080p
0−1
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 720A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p
45−50
100−110
medium / 768p
10−11
85−90
ultra / 1080p
0−1
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Dota 2 is 231% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
−
14−16
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
0−1
35−40
medium / 1080p
−
16−18
high / 1080p
−
21−24
ultra / 1080p
−
16−18
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
21−24
90−95
medium / 1080p
0−1
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Fortnite is 318% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p
0−1
21−24
ultra / 1080p
−
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
7−8
low / 720p
0−1
45−50
medium / 1080p
0−1
24−27
low / 768p
18−20
75−80
medium / 768p
−
70−75
high / 1080p
0−1
24−27
ultra / 1080p
−
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
medium / 720p
12−14
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Grand Theft Auto V is 305% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p
−
8−9
ultra / 1080p
−
6−7
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
0−1
24−27
medium / 1080p
−
10−12
low / 768p
75−80
100−110
high / 1080p
27−30
−
ultra / 1080p
−
100−110
medium / 1080p
−
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Minecraft is 36% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p
−
21−24
ultra / 1080p
−
16−18
low / 720p
8−9
50−55
medium / 1080p
−
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 550% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
−
9−10
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
low / 720p
0−1
24−27
medium / 1080p
−
14−16
low / 768p
0−1
45−50
medium / 768p
−
30−33
high / 1080p
−
16−18
ultra / 1080p
−
10−11
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 768p
45−50
95−100
medium / 768p
14−16
55−60
ultra / 1080p
0−1
30−35
high / 768p
12−14
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in World of Tanks is 176% more, than GeForce 720A.
Full Specs
GeForce 720A
GeForce GT 1030
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Pascal
Code name
GF117
N17P-G1
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
1 July 2014
17 May 2017
Pipelines
96
384
Core clock speed
775 MHz
1228 MHz
Boost Clock
938 MHz
1670 MHz
Transistor count
585 million
1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
15.01
35.23
Floating-point performance
360.2 gflops
1,127 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
2000 MHz
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
16 GB/s
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
G-SYNC support
+
VR Ready
+
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
5.1
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.1
1.2
Vulkan
N/A
1.2.131
CUDA
2.1
6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.11 kh/s
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