GeForce G210 vs GeForce GT 120M

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce G210 vs GeForce GT 120M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce G210 vs GeForce GT 120M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce G210

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 120M

2017

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 120M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2% in PassMark G3D (151 vs 148), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce G210 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce G210 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GT 120M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce G210 vs GeForce GT 120M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce G210

The GeForce G210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $79.

GeForce GT 120M

The GeForce GT 120M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 151 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce G210 scores 148 and the GeForce GT 120M reaches 151 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G210 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 120M uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G210) vs 384 (GeForce GT 120M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G210) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120M). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GeForce G210	GeForce GT 120M
G3D Mark Score	148	151+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	1.127 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1468 MHz	1468 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	144 KB	144 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce G210	GeForce GT 120M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce G210 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 120M carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 120M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce G210 and 64-bit on the GeForce GT 120M.

Feature	GeForce G210	GeForce GT 120M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce G210) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce GT 120M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce G210	GeForce GT 120M
DirectX	11.1 (10_1)	11.1 (FL10_0)
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce G210) vs VP3 (GeForce GT 120M). Decoder: VP4 vs VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce G210) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 120M).

Feature	GeForce G210	GeForce GT 120M
Encoder	None	VP3
Decoder	VP4	VP3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce G210 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 120M's 30W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210) vs 350W (GeForce GT 120M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 100 vs 80°C.