GeForce 720A vs Quadro M5000M

When comparing GeForce 720A and Quadro M5000M, 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 Quadro M5000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M5000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M5000M 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 Quadro M5000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 720A Quadro M5000M
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro M5000M has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce 720A is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M5000M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro M5000M has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce 720A is used in Desktops, and Quadro M5000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce 720A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M5000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M5000M is 187 MHz higher, than GeForce 720A.
  • GeForce 720A and Quadro M5000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M5000M is 3000 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 Quadro M5000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6100% more, than GeForce 720A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 720A Quadro M5000M
Architecture Fermi 2.0 Maxwell
Code name GF117 GM204
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 1 July 2014 2 October 2015
Pipelines 96 1,536
Core clock speed 775 MHz 962 MHz
Boost Clock 938 MHz 1051 MHz
Transistor count 585 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 15.01 93.60
Floating-point performance 360.2 gflops 2,995 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16 GB/s 160 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 2.1 5.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 366 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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