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GeForce GT 120
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GeForce 315
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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. The GeForce GT 120 is positioned at rank #317 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 315 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce 315 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 120 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 315 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 120.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120 | GeForce 315 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 315 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 GT 120 and GeForce 315
GeForce GT 120
The GeForce GT 120 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: 188 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce 315
The GeForce 315 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 196 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 120 scores 188 and the GeForce 315 reaches 196 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 120 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 315 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120) vs 640 (GeForce 315). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120) vs 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 937 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | GeForce 315 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 188 | 196+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.199 TFLOPS+6% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+57% | 937 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 240 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | GeForce 315 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | GeForce 315 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 120) vs 10.1 (GeForce 315). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | GeForce 315 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 120) vs None (GeForce 315). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 120) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | GeForce 315 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120 draws 30W versus the GeForce 315's 20W — a 40% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120) vs 350W (GeForce 315). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | GeForce 315 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 20W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-19% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.3 | 9.8+56% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 315 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 315 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (GeForce GT 120) vs Infinity (GeForce 315) — the GeForce 315 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 315 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | GeForce 315 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | Infinity |
| Codename | GP108 | GP107 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | February 10 2020 |
| Ranking | #641 | #597 |
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