GeForce 720A vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q

When comparing GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q, 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 GTX 1050 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 GTX 1050 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 720A GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce 720A is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce 720A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - in Laptops.
  • GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 224 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce 720A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 5000 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 20−22
ultra / 1080p 12−14
QHD / 1440p 0−1 6−7
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 1−2 40−45
medium / 1080p 0−1 24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4100% more, than GeForce 720A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 720A GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
Architecture Fermi 2.0 Pascal
Code name GF117 N17P-G0 Max-Q
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 1 July 2014 3 January 2018
Pipelines 96 640
Core clock speed 775 MHz 999 - 1189 MHz
Boost Clock 938 MHz 1139 - 1328 MHz
Transistor count 585 million 3,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 15.01 53.12
Floating-point performance 360.2 gflops 1,700 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16 GB/s 112.1 GB/s
Shared memory -
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
Laptop size large
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