Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs GeForce GT 720

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GT 720 with Iris Xe MAX Graphics, including specs and performance data.

GT 720
2014, $49
1 GB or 1 GB DDR3 / GDDR5, 19 Watt
1.59
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
2020
4 GB LPDDR4X, 25 Watt
4.31
+171%

MAX Graphics outperforms GT 720 by a whopping 171% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Iris Xe MAX Graphics Iris Xe MAX Graphics

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking1013728
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.02no data
Power efficiency6.4713.80
ArchitectureKepler 2.0 (2013−2015)Generation 12.1 (2020−2021)
GPU code nameGK208BDG1
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date29 September 2014 (11 years ago)31 October 2020 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$49 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores192768
Core clock speed797 MHz300 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1650 MHz
Number of transistors915 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology28 nm10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)19 Watt25 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature98 °Cno data
Texture fill rate12.7579.20
Floating-point processing power0.306 TFLOPS2.534 TFLOPS
ROPs824
TMUs1648
L1 Cache16 KBno data
L2 Cache128 KB1024 KB
L3 Cacheno data4 MB

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Bus supportPCI Express 2.0no data
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x4
Length145 mmno data
Height2.713" (6.9 cm)no data
Width1-slotno data
Supplementary power connectorsNoneno data

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeDDR3 / GDDR5LPDDR4X
Maximum RAM amount1 GB or 1 GB4 GB
Memory bus width64 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed1.8 GBps or 5.0 GB/s2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth14.4 (DDR3) or 40 (GDDR5)68.26 GB/s
Shared memoryno data-

Connectivity and outputs

This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.

Display ConnectorsDual Link DVI-DHDMIVGANo outputs
Multi monitor support3 displaysno data
HDMI+-
HDCP+-
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536no data
Audio input for HDMIInternalno data

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

3D Blu-Ray+-
3D Gaming+-
3D Vision+-

API and SDK support

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.16.4
OpenGL4.44.6
OpenCL1.23.0
Vulkan1.1.1261.2
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmarks

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score.

GT 720 1.59
Iris Xe MAX Graphics 4.31
+171%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GT 720 661
Samples: 1795
Iris Xe MAX Graphics 1797
+172%
Samples: 9

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

GT 720 730
Iris Xe MAX Graphics 6333
+768%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD9−10
−200%
27
+200%
1440p7−8
−186%
20
+186%
4K5−6
−220%
16
+220%

Cost per frame, $

1080p5.44no data
1440p7.00no data
4K9.80no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low

Counter-Strike 2 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Palworld 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
Resident Evil 4 Remake 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%

Full HD
Medium

Battlefield 5 38
+0%
38
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Far Cry 5 26
+0%
26
+0%
Fortnite 34
+0%
34
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%
Palworld 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
Valorant 55−60
+0%
55−60
+0%

Full HD
High

Battlefield 5 35
+0%
35
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 75−80
+0%
75−80
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Dota 2 40
+0%
40
+0%
Far Cry 5 25
+0%
25
+0%
Fortnite 31
+0%
31
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 20
+0%
20
+0%
Metro Exodus 18
+0%
18
+0%
Palworld 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 34
+0%
34
+0%
Valorant 55−60
+0%
55−60
+0%

Full HD
Ultra

Battlefield 5 33
+0%
33
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Dota 2 38
+0%
38
+0%
Far Cry 5 24
+0%
24
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 18
+0%
18
+0%
Valorant 55−60
+0%
55−60
+0%

Full HD
Epic

Fortnite 22
+0%
22
+0%
Palworld 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%

1440p
High

Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Metro Exodus 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Valorant 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%

1440p
Ultra

Battlefield 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Far Cry 5 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%

1440p
Epic

Fortnite 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Palworld 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%

4K
High

Grand Theft Auto V 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 11
+0%
11
+0%
Valorant 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%

4K
Ultra

Battlefield 5 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Dota 2 20
+0%
20
+0%
Far Cry 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%

4K
Epic

Fortnite 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%

This is how GT 720 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics compete in popular games:

  • Iris Xe MAX Graphics is 200% faster in 1080p
  • Iris Xe MAX Graphics is 186% faster in 1440p
  • Iris Xe MAX Graphics is 220% faster in 4K

All in all, in popular games:

  • there's a draw in 60 tests (100%)

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.59 4.31
Recency 29 September 2014 31 October 2020
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB or 1 GB 4 GB
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 19 Watt 25 Watt

GT 720 has 32% lower power consumption.

Iris Xe MAX Graphics, on the other hand, has a 171% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 720 in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GT 720 is a desktop graphics card while Iris Xe MAX Graphics is a notebook one.

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