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GeForce G210
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GeForce GT 120M
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About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce G210 is positioned at rank 290 and the GeForce GT 120M is on rank 124, so the GeForce GT 120M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G210
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 120M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G210.
| Insight | GeForce G210 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 120M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G210 and GeForce GT 120M
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce G210 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 120M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 120M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 100 | 80°C-20% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 5.0+2% |
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