GeForce 720A vs GeForce GT 650M
When comparing GeForce 720A and GeForce GT 650M, 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 650M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 720A
GeForce GT 650M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GT 650M 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 GT 650M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 720A | GeForce GT 650M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 45 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | DDR3 | DDR3\GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GT 650M has 36% more power consumption, than GeForce 720A.
- GeForce 720A is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GT 650M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GT 650M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 720A.
- GeForce 720A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GT 650M - in Laptops.
- GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GT 650M - with Kepler.
- GeForce 720A and GeForce GT 650M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 720A is 200 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 1−2 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 720A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 6% more, than GeForce GT 650M. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 16−18 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 203% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 720A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GT 650M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Dota 2 is 141% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| high / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Fortnite is 159% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | − | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Grand Theft Auto V is 173% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Minecraft is 69% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| medium / 768p | − | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in World of Tanks is 88% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 720A | GeForce GT 650M | |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
| Code name | GF117 | N13E-GE |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 1 July 2014 | 22 March 2012 |
| Pipelines | 96 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 775 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 938 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Transistor count | 585 million | 1,270 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 15.01 | |
| Floating-point performance | 360.2 gflops | 652.8 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 1800 - 4000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 API |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 2.1 | + |
| CUDA cores | 384 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
| HDMI | + | |
| HDCP | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | Up to 2048x1536 | |
| 3D Blu-Ray | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 21 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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