GeForce GT 120M vs Quadro 400
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 Quadro 400 is on rank 360, 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 Quadro 400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 120M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 400.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 120M 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 Quadro 400
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.
Quadro 400
The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 120M scores 151 and the Quadro 400 reaches 148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 120M is built on Pascal while the Quadro 400 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120M) vs 256 (Quadro 400). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120M) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1252 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 151+2% | 148 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+76% | 0.641 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+17% | 1252 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+50% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 400 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 | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce GT 120M) vs 10_1 (Quadro 400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_0)+11% | 10_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120M draws 30W versus the Quadro 400's 30W — a 0% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120M) vs 350W (Quadro 400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+2% | 4.9 |
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