GeForce 720A vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

When comparing GeForce 720A and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:

Maxwell GPU Surface Book Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce 720A	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Power consumption (TDP)	33 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Memory type	DDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	1 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs
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GeForce 720A and Maxwell GPU Surface Book have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
GeForce 720A is used in Desktops, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - in Laptops.
GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 179 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
GeForce 720A and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 3012 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	0−1	8−9
ultra / 1080p	−	5−6
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	1−2	20−22
medium / 1080p	0−1	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2000% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	−	14−16
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	0−1	30−35
medium / 1080p	−	16−18
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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	60−65	150−160
medium / 768p	27−30	130−140
ultra / 1080p	7−8	65−70
QHD / 1440p	−	35−40
4K / 2160p	−	27−30
high / 768p	16−18	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 303% more, than GeForce 720A.
low / 768p	70−75	55−60
ultra / 1080p	0−1	24−27
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 720A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	45−50	85−90
medium / 768p	10−11	65−70
ultra / 1080p	0−1	40−45
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Dota 2 is 165% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	−	10−11
ultra / 1080p	−	9−10
4K / 2160p	−	4−5
low / 720p	0−1	24−27
medium / 1080p	−	10−12
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
low / 720p	21−24	70−75
medium / 1080p	0−1	30−33
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Fortnite is 227% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	0−1	14−16
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	3−4
low / 720p	0−1	30−35
medium / 1080p	0−1	16−18
low / 768p	18−20	60−65
medium / 768p	−	50−55
high / 1080p	0−1	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	12−14	−
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Grand Theft Auto V is 226% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	−	6−7
ultra / 1080p	−	4−5
4K / 2160p	−	1−2
low / 720p	0−1	16−18
medium / 1080p	−	8−9
low / 768p	75−80	95−100
high / 1080p	27−30	95−100
ultra / 1080p	−	85−90
medium / 1080p	−	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Minecraft is 83% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
low / 720p	8−9	35−40
medium / 1080p	−	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 362% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
low / 720p	0−1	16−18
medium / 1080p	−	12−14
low / 768p	0−1	30−35
medium / 768p	−	21−24
high / 1080p	−	10−12
ultra / 1080p	−	7−8
4K / 2160p	−	6−7
low / 768p	45−50	90−95
medium / 768p	14−16	50−55
ultra / 1080p	0−1	24−27
high / 768p	12−14	40−45
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in World of Tanks is 148% more, than GeForce 720A.

Full Specs

	GeForce 720A	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell
Code name	GF117	Surface Book
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	1 July 2014	1 October 2015
Pipelines	96	384
Core clock speed	775 MHz	954 MHz
Boost Clock	938 MHz	993 MHz
Transistor count	585 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	15.01
Floating-point performance	360.2 gflops
Memory bus width	64 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	2000 MHz	5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth	16 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model	5.1
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	1.1
Vulkan	N/A
CUDA	2.1	+
Optimus		+
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GeForce 720A vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

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