GeForce 720A vs GeForce GTX 295
When comparing GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 295, 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 295 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 720A
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GeForce GTX 295
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Main Specs
GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 295 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 289 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR3 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 1792 MB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 2x DVI, 1x HDMI |
- GeForce GTX 295 has 775% more power consumption, than GeForce 720A.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce GTX 295 has 1791 GB more memory, than GeForce 720A.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 295 - with Tesla 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 295 is 467 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
- GeForce 720A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 295 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 720A is 1001 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 295.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 2−3 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 295 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 720A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
high / 768p | 16−18 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 295 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 189% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 295 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 10−11 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 295 in Dota 2 is 124% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 295 in Fortnite is 136% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
low / 768p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 295 in Grand Theft Auto V is 181% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
medium / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
low / 768p | 75−80 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 295 in Minecraft is 64% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 295 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
low / 768p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
medium / 768p | − | 12−14 |
high / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
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 GTX 295 in World of Tanks is 88% more, than GeForce 720A. |
Full Specs
GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 295 | |
Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
Code name | GF117 | GT200B |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 1 July 2014 | 8 January 2009 |
Pipelines | 96 | 240 |
Core clock speed | 775 MHz | 1242 MHz |
Boost Clock | 938 MHz | |
Transistor count | 585 million | 1,400 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
Texture fill rate | 15.01 | 92.2 billion/sec |
Floating-point performance | 360.2 gflops | 2x 596.2 gflops |
Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 896 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 999 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 16 GB/s | 223.8 GB/s |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 4.0 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 2.1 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
CUDA | 2.1 | + |
CUDA cores | 480 | |
Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
SLI options | + | |
Multi monitor support | + | |
HDMI | + | |
Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |
CUDA cores per GPU | 240 | |
Standard memory config per GPU | 896 MB | |
Memory interface width per GPU | 448 Bit | |
High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDRR) | 128bit | |