GeForce GT 120M vs Radeon HD 4350
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 Radeon HD 4350 is on rank 239, 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 Radeon HD 4350
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 Radeon HD 4350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.3% 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 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+9.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 4350 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 Radeon HD 4350
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.
Radeon HD 4350
The Radeon HD 4350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 165 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 120M scores 151 versus the Radeon HD 4350's 165 — the Radeon HD 4350 leads by 9.3%. The GeForce GT 120M is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 4350 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120M) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4350). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120M) vs 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4350).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 151 | 165+9% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+13% | 1 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 160 KB+11% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 120M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4350) — the GeForce GT 120M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce GT 120M) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4350). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_0)+10% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: VP3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 120M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 4350).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP3 | — |
| Decoder | VP3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120M draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 4350's 110W — a 114.3% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-73% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 72°C-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+233% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 120M | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $35 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GP108 | RV770 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #641 | #876 |
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