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GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
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Radeon HD 7450M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GT 120 / 9500 GT is positioned at rank 266 and the Radeon HD 7450M is on rank 328, so the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7450M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7450M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 GT 120 / 9500 GT.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7450M 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT and Radeon HD 7450M
GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 325 points.
Radeon HD 7450M
The Radeon HD 7450M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT scores 325 and the Radeon HD 7450M reaches 330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7450M uses GCN 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7450M). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 325 | 330+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.375 TFLOPS+406% | 0.864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 40+150% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB+200% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB+400% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7450M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7450M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7450M) — the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB+400% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT draws 120W versus the Radeon HD 7450M's 40W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 7450M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7450M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 40W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.7 | 8.3+207% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $85 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | GP106 | Heathrow |
| Release | December 26 2017 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #289 | #787 |
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