GeForce 720A vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI
When comparing GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 680M 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 680M 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 680M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 680M 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 680M SLI here:
Main Specs
GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2x 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GeForce GTX 680M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 720A.
- GeForce 720A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - in Laptops.
- GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 720A is 55 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
- GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 680M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680M SLI is 1600 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 1−2 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6100% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | − | 60−65 |
low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GeForce 720A and GeForce GTX 680M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 250−260 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 220−230 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 180−190 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 110−120 |
4K / 2160p | − | 70−75 |
high / 768p | 16−18 | 210−220 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 685% 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 680M 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 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Dota 2 is 313% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 180−190 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Fortnite is 740% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 65−70 |
low / 768p | 18−20 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | − | 120−130 |
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 663% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
low / 768p | 75−80 | 130−140 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Minecraft is 75% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 1212% more, than GeForce 720A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
low / 768p | 0−1 | 130−140 |
medium / 768p | − | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | − | 16−18 |
low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 50−55 |
high / 768p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in World of Tanks is 188% more, than GeForce 720A. |
Full Specs
GeForce 720A | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | |
Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
Code name | GF117 | N13E-GTX |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 1 July 2014 | 4 June 2012 |
Pipelines | 96 | 2688 |
Core clock speed | 775 MHz | 720 MHz |
Boost Clock | 938 MHz | |
Transistor count | 585 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 15.01 | |
Floating-point performance | 360.2 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 2x 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 3600 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 | + |
SLI options | + | |
Laptop size | large | |
Optimus | + | |
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