GeForce 720A vs GeForce 920MX

When comparing GeForce 720A and GeForce 920MX, 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 920MX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 920MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 920MX 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 920MX here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 720A GeForce 920MX
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 16 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 DDR3, GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce 720A has 106% more power consumption, than GeForce 920MX.
  • GeForce 720A is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce 920MX uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GeForce 920MX has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce 720A is used in Desktops, and GeForce 920MX - in Laptops.
  • GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce 920MX - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 920MX is 190 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce 720A and GeForce 920MX are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 720A is 200 MHz higher, than GeForce 920MX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 2−3
ultra / 1080p 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 12−14
medium / 1080p 0−1 3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 920MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1200% more, than GeForce 720A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 720A GeForce 920MX
Architecture Fermi 2.0 Maxwell
Code name GF117 N16V-GMR
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 1 July 2014 25 March 2015
Pipelines 96 256
Core clock speed 775 MHz 965 MHz
Boost Clock 938 MHz 993 MHz
Transistor count 585 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 15.01 23.83
Floating-point performance 360.2 gflops 602.1 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16 GB/s 14.4 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 1.1.126
CUDA 2.1 +
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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