GeForce GT 120M vs GeForce 9600M GT
GeForce GT 120M
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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 120M is positioned at rank 124 and the GeForce 9600M GT is on rank 640, 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 9600M GT
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 9600M GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% 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 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9600M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 120M and GeForce 9600M 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 9600M GT
The GeForce 9600M 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: 163 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 120M scores 151 versus the GeForce 9600M GT's 163 — the GeForce 9600M GT leads by 7.9%. The GeForce GT 120M is built on Pascal while the GeForce 9600M GT uses G9x, both on 14 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120M) vs 224 (GeForce 9600M GT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 151 | 163+8% |
| Architecture | Pascal | G9x |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 9600M 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 120M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600M GT has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 120M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce GT 120M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600M GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9600M GT). 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 9600M GT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9600M GT's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120M) vs 350W (GeForce 9600M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+355% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GP108 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | May 17 2017 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #641 | #825 |
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