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GeForce GT 120
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Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
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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 GT 120 is positioned at rank 317 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is on rank 697, so the GeForce GT 120 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
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 120 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2009). The GeForce GT 120 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 120 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $40), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 240.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+240.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 192 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 120 scores 188 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT reaches 192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 120 is built on Pascal while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 188 | 192+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800 ×2+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+28% | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40 ×2+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 160 KB+11% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT has 256 MB. The GeForce GT 120 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 120) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) — the GeForce GT 120 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 120) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 120) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs Avivo HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 120) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | Avivo HD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120 draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT's 30W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.3 | 6.4+2% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $12. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT costs 70% less ($28 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (GeForce GT 120) vs 16.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) — the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT offers 240.4% better value. The GeForce GT 120 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-50% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $12-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 16.0+240% |
| Codename | GP108 | M98 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #641 | #818 |
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