GeForce 720A vs GeForce GTX 765M SLI

When comparing GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 765M SLI, 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 765M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 765M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 765M SLI 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 765M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 720A GeForce GTX 765M SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2x 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 765M SLI has 293% more power consumption, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce GTX 765M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce 720A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 765M SLI - in Laptops.
  • GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 765M SLI - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 765M SLI is 75 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 765M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 765M SLI is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 18−20
ultra / 1080p 10−12
QHD / 1440p 0−1 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 1−2 35−40
medium / 1080p 0−1 24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 765M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3600% more, than GeForce 720A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 720A GeForce GTX 765M SLI
Architecture Fermi 2.0 Kepler
Code name GF117
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 1 July 2014 30 May 2013
Pipelines 96 1536
Core clock speed 775 MHz 850 MHz
Boost Clock 938 MHz
Transistor count 585 million 2x 2540 Million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 15.01
Floating-point performance 360.2 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 2x 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA 2.1 +
SLI options +
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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