GeForce GT 120M vs Quadro 400

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.

GeForce GT 120M vs Quadro 400 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 120M vs Quadro 400: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 120M

2017

Why buy it

✅0.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quadro 400

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 120M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 120M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2% in PassMark G3D (151 vs 148), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 120M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro 400 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro 400 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 120M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 120M vs Quadro 400 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 120M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 400 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 120M	Quadro 400
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 120M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 400 carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 120M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 120M and 64-bit on the Quadro 400.

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

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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

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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.