GeForce GT 120M vs Quadro FX 3450
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 FX 3450 is on rank 337, 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 FX 3450
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 Quadro FX 3450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 120M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3450.
| Insight | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| 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 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 FX 3450
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 FX 3450
The Quadro FX 3450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 149 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 120M scores 151 and the Quadro FX 3450 reaches 149 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 120M is built on Pascal while the Quadro FX 3450 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3450). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 151+1% | 149 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+81% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX 3450 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. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 120M) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 3450) — the GeForce GT 120M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120M draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 3450's 189W — a 145.2% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-84% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+525% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $119 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GP108 | GT200B |
| Release | May 17 2017 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #641 | #815 |
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