GeForce GT 720 vs GT 745M
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GT 745M with GeForce GT 720, including specs and performance data.
GT 745M outperforms GT 720 by an impressive 80% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in performance ranking | 792 | 966 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.02 |
| Architecture | Kepler (2012−2018) | Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015) |
| GPU code name | N14P-LP/GS | GK208B |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 April 2013 (11 years ago) | 29 September 2014 (9 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $49 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
Detailed specifications
General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 384 | 192 |
| CUDA cores | no data | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 837 MHz | 797 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 1,270 million | 915 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 19 Watt |
| Maximum GPU temperature | no data | 98 °C |
| Texture fill rate | 17.57 | 12.75 |
| Floating-point performance | 0.4216 gflops | 0.306 gflops |
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).
| Laptop size | medium sized | no data |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | PCI Express 2.0 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Length | no data | 145 mm |
| Height | no data | 2.713" (6.9 cm) |
| Width | no data | 1-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | no data | None |
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 type | DDR3, GDDR5 | DDR3 / GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB or 1 GB |
| Standard memory configuration | DDR3/GDDR5 | no data |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 1.8 GBps or 5.0 GB/s |
| Memory bandwidth | 64 GB/s | 14.4 (DDR3) or 40 (GDDR5) |
| Shared memory | - | no data |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | Dual Link DVI-DHDMIVGA |
| Multi monitor support | no data | 3 displays |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | Up to 3840x2160 | no data |
| LVDS signal support | Up to 1920x1200 | no data |
| VGA аnalog display support | Up to 2048x1536 | no data |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | Up to 3840x2160 | no data |
| HDMI | + | + |
| HDCP | - | + |
| HDCP content protection | + | - |
| Maximum VGA resolution | no data | 2048x1536 |
| Audio input for HDMI | no data | Internal |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | + | - |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | + | - |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| 3D Blu-Ray | - | + |
| Blu-Ray 3D Support | + | - |
| 3D Gaming | - | + |
| 3D Vision | - | + |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | - |
| Optimus | + | - |
| 3D Vision / 3DTV Play | + | - |
API compatibility
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 API | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | + |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. 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.
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.
GeekBench 5 OpenCL
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses OpenCL API by Khronos Group.
GeekBench 5 Vulkan
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses Vulkan API by AMD & Khronos Group.
GeekBench 5 CUDA
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses CUDA API by NVIDIA.
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:
| 900p | 33
+83.3%
| 18−20
−83.3%
|
| Full HD | 31
+93.8%
| 16−18
−93.8%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
+100%
|
3−4
−100%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 9−10
+80%
|
5−6
−80%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Battlefield 5 | 4−5
+100%
|
2−3
−100%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 7−8
+133%
|
3−4
−133%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
+100%
|
3−4
−100%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 5−6
+150%
|
2−3
−150%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 8−9
+100%
|
4−5
−100%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 14−16
+87.5%
|
8−9
−87.5%
|
| Hitman 3 | 8−9
+100%
|
4−5
−100%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 21−24
+83.3%
|
12−14
−83.3%
|
| Metro Exodus | 3−4
+200%
|
1−2
−200%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 7−8
+133%
|
3−4
−133%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 12−14
+100%
|
6−7
−100%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 35−40
+81%
|
21−24
−81%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 9−10
+80%
|
5−6
−80%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Battlefield 5 | 4−5
+100%
|
2−3
−100%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 7−8
+133%
|
3−4
−133%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
+100%
|
3−4
−100%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 5−6
+150%
|
2−3
−150%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 8−9
+100%
|
4−5
−100%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 14−16
+87.5%
|
8−9
−87.5%
|
| Hitman 3 | 8−9
+100%
|
4−5
−100%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 21−24
+83.3%
|
12−14
−83.3%
|
| Metro Exodus | 3−4
+200%
|
1−2
−200%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 7−8
+133%
|
3−4
−133%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 12−14
+100%
|
6−7
−100%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
+100%
|
7−8
−100%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 35−40
+81%
|
21−24
−81%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 9−10
+80%
|
5−6
−80%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 7−8
+133%
|
3−4
−133%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
+100%
|
3−4
−100%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 5−6
+150%
|
2−3
−150%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 14−16
+87.5%
|
8−9
−87.5%
|
| Hitman 3 | 8−9
+100%
|
4−5
−100%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 21−24
+83.3%
|
12−14
−83.3%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 12−14
+100%
|
6−7
−100%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
+100%
|
7−8
−100%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 35−40
+81%
|
21−24
−81%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 7−8
+133%
|
3−4
−133%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 5−6
+150%
|
2−3
−150%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 4−5
+100%
|
2−3
−100%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 3−4
+200%
|
1−2
−200%
|
| Hitman 3 | 8−9
+100%
|
4−5
−100%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 7−8
+133%
|
3−4
−133%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 16−18
+88.9%
|
9−10
−88.9%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 6−7
+100%
|
3−4
−100%
|
4K
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry New Dawn | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 1−2 | 0−1 |
4K
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 4−5
+100%
|
2−3
−100%
|
This is how GT 745M and GT 720 compete in popular games:
- GT 745M is 83% faster in 900p
- GT 745M is 94% faster in 1080p
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.84 | 1.58 |
| Recency | 1 April 2013 | 29 September 2014 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB or 1 GB |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 19 Watt |
GT 745M has a 79.7% higher aggregate performance score, and a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.
GT 720, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 136.8% lower power consumption.
The GeForce GT 745M is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 720 in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GT 745M is a notebook card while GeForce GT 720 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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