GeForce 720A vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI

When comparing GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 580M SLI, 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 580M SLI 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 580M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 580M SLI 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 GTX 580M SLI here:

GeForce GTX 580M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce 720A	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)	33 Watt	100 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Memory type	DDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 580M SLI has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce 720A.
GeForce 720A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - in Laptops.
GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - with Fermi.
Core clock speed of GeForce 720A is 155 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.
GeForce 720A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce 720A is 500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	0−1	24−27
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	10−11
4K / 2160p	−	6−7
low / 720p	1−2	45−50
medium / 1080p	0−1	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4600% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	−	35−40
ultra / 1080p	−	30−35
QHD / 1440p	0−1	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	10−12
low / 720p	0−1	80−85
medium / 1080p	−	45−50
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 580M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	60−65	240−250
medium / 768p	27−30	210−220
ultra / 1080p	7−8	140−150
QHD / 1440p	−	110−120
4K / 2160p	−	60−65
high / 768p	16−18	180−190
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 603% more, than GeForce 720A.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
ultra / 1080p	0−1	−
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 580M SLI have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	45−50	120−130
medium / 768p	10−11	110−120
ultra / 1080p	0−1	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Dota 2 is 313% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	−	30−35
ultra / 1080p	−	27−30
QHD / 1440p	−	21−24
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 720p	0−1	60−65
medium / 1080p	−	30−35
high / 1080p	−	40−45
ultra / 1080p	−	30−35
QHD / 1440p	−	18−20
low / 720p	21−24	140−150
medium / 1080p	0−1	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Fortnite is 559% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	0−1	40−45
ultra / 1080p	−	30−35
QHD / 1440p	0−1	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	16−18
low / 720p	0−1	80−85
medium / 1080p	0−1	45−50
low / 768p	18−20	110−120
medium / 768p	−	100−110
high / 1080p	0−1	50−55
ultra / 1080p	−	21−24
QHD / 1440p	0−1	10−12
medium / 720p	12−14	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 505% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
QHD / 1440p	−	12−14
4K / 2160p	−	4−5
low / 720p	0−1	45−50
medium / 1080p	−	21−24
low / 768p	75−80	120−130
high / 1080p	27−30	−
medium / 1080p	−	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Minecraft is 62% more, than GeForce 720A.
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
low / 720p	8−9	80−85
medium / 1080p	−	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 925% more, than GeForce 720A.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
QHD / 1440p	−	4−5
4K / 2160p	−	3−4
low / 720p	0−1	45−50
medium / 1080p	−	24−27
low / 768p	0−1	90−95
medium / 768p	−	55−60
high / 1080p	−	30−35
ultra / 1080p	−	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 768p	45−50	90−95
medium / 768p	14−16	60−65
ultra / 1080p	0−1	45−50
high / 768p	12−14	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in World of Tanks is 180% more, than GeForce 720A.

Full Specs

	GeForce 720A	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Fermi
Code name	GF117	N12E-GTX2
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	1 July 2014	6 January 2011
Pipelines	96	768
Core clock speed	775 MHz	620 MHz
Boost Clock	938 MHz
Transistor count	585 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate	15.01
Floating-point performance	360.2 gflops
Memory bus width	64 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	2000 MHz	1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	16 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Shader Model	5.1
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	1.1
Vulkan	N/A
CUDA	2.1
Laptop size		large
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GeForce 720A vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI

GeForce GTX 580M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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