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.

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

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.

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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