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GeForce GT 120
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Mobility Radeon HD 4550
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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 4550 is on rank 530, 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 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 120 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). 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 4550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 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 GeForce GT 120.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 170.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+170.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 4550
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 4550
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 191 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 120 scores 188 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 reaches 191 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 120 is built on Pascal while the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 188 | 191+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+80% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 512 KB (GeForce GT 120) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) — the GeForce GT 120 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 120) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 120) vs UVD 2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120 draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4550's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 120 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.3+66% | 3.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (GeForce GT 120) vs 12.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 offers 170.2% better value. The GeForce GT 120 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $49-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 12.7+170% |
| Codename | GP108 | Broadway |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #641 | #846 |
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