GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT vs RADEON HD6370D
GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
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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 HD6370D is on rank 193, so the RADEON HD6370D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD6370D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON HD6370D lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON HD6370D.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON HD6370D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON HD6370D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 47.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 GT 120 / 9500 GT and RADEON HD6370D
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 HD6370D
The RADEON HD6370D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT scores 325 and the RADEON HD6370D reaches 320 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is built on Pascal while the RADEON HD6370D uses TeraScale 3, both on 16 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) vs 1,536 (RADEON HD6370D). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6370D). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 325+2% | 320 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1536+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.375 TFLOPS+62% | 2.703 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1709 MHz+94% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB+150% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB+150% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) vs 0.5 MB (RADEON HD6370D) — the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB+150% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT draws 120W versus the RADEON HD6370D's 250W — a 70.3% difference. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) vs 350W (RADEON HD6370D). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-52% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.7+108% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT launched at $85 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON HD6370D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The RADEON HD6370D costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.7 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) vs 32.0 (RADEON HD6370D) — the RADEON HD6370D offers 47.5% better value. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $85 | $50-41% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.7 | 32.0+47% |
| Codename | GP106 | Cayman |
| Release | December 26 2017 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #289 | #596 |
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