GeForce GT 120M vs GeForce GT 220M
GeForce GT 120M
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GeForce GT 220M
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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 GT 220M is on rank 358, 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 GT 220M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 220M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 120M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 220M 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 GT 220M
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 GT 220M
The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 120M scores 151 versus the GeForce GT 220M's 161 — the GeForce GT 220M leads by 6.6%. The GeForce GT 120M is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 220M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 220M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220M). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 151 | 161+7% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+52% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+52% | 967 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+350% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 120M) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 220M) — the GeForce GT 120M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 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: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce GT 120M) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 220M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 220M). 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 GT 220M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 220M's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+56% | 3.2 |
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