NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M

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Performance
GeForce GT 720M6% better
1,2131% of 104,598
GeForce GT 555M
1,1461% of 104,598

The GeForce GT 720M has 6% better performance than the GeForce GT 555M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 720M
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GeForce GT 555M
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2013. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF117) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GT 720M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 12.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GT 720M includes 96 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 625 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 938 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 720M has the 432nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.16% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q4 2011. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF106) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GT 555M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GT 555M includes 144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 525 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 753 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 555M has the 440th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GT 720MGeForce GT 555M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermi 2.0Fermi
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013Q4 2011
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Riders Republic
Riders Republic
GeForce GT 720MGeForce GT 555M
Low - 720p
11 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon R5 M25514+27%
GeForce GT 720M11

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GT 720M6% better
1,2131% of 104,598
GeForce GT 555M
1,1461% of 104,598

The GeForce GT 720M has 6% better performance than the GeForce GT 555M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GT 720M is ranked 432nd with a score of 1,213, and the GeForce GT 555M is ranked 440th with a score of 1,146.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 720M
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GeForce GT 555M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 720M and the GeForce GT 555M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
Quadro 2000M1,261+4%
GeForce GT 640M LE1,259+4%
Radeon HD 8570M1,255+3%
GeForce GT 720M1,213
Radeon R5 M2301,175-3%
Radeon HD 6750M1,158.5-4%
GeForce GT 445M1,148-5%
GeForce GT 555M1,146-6%
Quadro K610M1,143.5-6%
Radeon HD 7690M1,141-6%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GT 720MGeForce GT 555M
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
5,426
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
822
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
1,321
(+1.69%)
1,299
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
36
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PassMark G3D Mark
460
654
(+42.17%)
PassMark G2D Mark
118
(+7.27%)
110
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
11.6
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Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
11.6
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Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GT 720MGeForce GT 555M
CodenameGF117GF106
ArchitectureFermi 2.0Fermi
Process Size28 nm40 nm
Transistors585 million1,170 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GT 720MGeForce GT 555M
Memory Size2 GB1,024 MB
Memory TypeDDR3DDR3
Memory Bandwidth12.8 Gb/s28.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock800 MHz900 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit128 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache128 KB256 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GT 720MGeForce GT 555M
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)33 W35 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GT 720MGeForce GT 555M
CUDA Cores96144
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)23
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)1624
Render Output Units (ROP)816
Core Clock Speed625 MHz525 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)938 MHz753 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GT 720MGeForce GT 555M
Pixel Fill Rate3.1 GPixel/s3.15 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate12.4 GTexel/s12.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance297.6 GFLOPS302.4 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance24.8 GFLOPS25.2 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GT 720MGeForce GT 555M
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL1.11.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.15.1

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.