GeForce GT 120M vs GeForce 8600M GT

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 120M is positioned at rank #124 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

720%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

692%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

684%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

683%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

681%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

678%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

669%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

667%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

660%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

659%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

651%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

649%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

638%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

637%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

93%

#109

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

794%

#124

GeForce GT 120M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

99%

#127

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

98%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

96%

#133

Radeon HD 6750

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

95%

#135

Radeon R5 240

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

94%

#136

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

94%

#137

Radeon HD 8570

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#139

GeForce GT 730

MSRP: $89|Avg: $45

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GT 120M is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 120M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8600M GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8600M GT 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 8600M GT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8600M GT 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.

GeForce GT 120M Benchmark Check

GeForce 8600M GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 120M and GeForce 8600M GT

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 8600M GT

The GeForce 8600M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 164 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 120M scores 151 versus the GeForce 8600M GT's 164 — the GeForce 8600M GT leads by 8.6%. The GeForce GT 120M is built on Pascal while the GeForce 8600M GT uses G9x, both on 14 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120M) vs 224 (GeForce 8600M GT).

Feature	GeForce GT 120M	GeForce 8600M GT
G3D Mark Score	151	164+9%
Architecture	Pascal	G9x
Process Node	14 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 120M	GeForce 8600M GT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 120M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8600M GT has 256 MB. The GeForce GT 120M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 120M	GeForce 8600M GT
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+300%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce GT 120M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 8600M GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 120M	GeForce 8600M GT
DirectX	11.1 (FL10_0)	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: VP3 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 120M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 8600M GT).

Feature	GeForce GT 120M	GeForce 8600M GT
Encoder	VP3	—
Decoder	VP3	PureVideo HD (VP2)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 120M draws 30W versus the GeForce 8600M GT's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120M) vs 350W (GeForce 8600M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.