CPU
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GeForce GT 120
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Radeon HD 7340G
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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 is positioned at rank 317 and the Radeon HD 7340G is on rank 262, so the Radeon HD 7340G 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 Radeon HD 7340G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7340G 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 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 HD 7340G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7340G holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 178% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+178%) |
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 120 and Radeon HD 7340G
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.
Radeon HD 7340G
The Radeon HD 7340G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 196 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 120 scores 188 and the Radeon HD 7340G 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 Radeon HD 7340G uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7340G). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340G).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 188 | 196+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+83% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+50% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Radeon HD 7340G) — the GeForce GT 120 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11 (Radeon HD 7340G). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 120) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7340G).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7340G's 47W — a 44.2% difference. The GeForce GT 120 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7340G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-36% | 47W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.3+50% | 4.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 7340G launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7340G costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (GeForce GT 120) vs 13.1 (Radeon HD 7340G) — the Radeon HD 7340G offers 178.7% better value. The GeForce GT 120 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $50-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 13.1+179% |
| Codename | GP108 | Cape Verde |
| Release | May 17 2017 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #641 | #841 |
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