GeForce GT 120M vs GeForce 8200
GeForce GT 120M
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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 120M is positioned at rank 124 and the GeForce 8200 is on rank 517, so the GeForce GT 120M 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 120M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 120M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8200 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 120M and GeForce 8200
GeForce GT 120M
The GeForce GT 120M 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: 151 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce 8200
The GeForce 8200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 164 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 120M scores 151 versus the GeForce 8200's 164 — the GeForce 8200 leads by 8.6%. The GeForce GT 120M is built on Pascal while the GeForce 8200 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120M) vs 256 (GeForce 8200). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120M) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 151 | 164+9% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+91% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+28% | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+13% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GT 120M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8200 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 120M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 120M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8200) — the GeForce 8200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce GT 120M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8200). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_0)+11% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VP3 (GeForce GT 120M) vs No (GeForce 8200). Decoder: VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 120M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 8200).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP3 | No |
| Decoder | VP3 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120M draws 30W versus the GeForce 8200's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120M) vs 350W (GeForce 8200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-9% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Codename | GP108 | GM108 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #641 | #832 |
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