GeForce GT 120M vs Radeon HD 7310M

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 Radeon HD 7310M 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 Radeon HD 7310M: 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

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 30W instead of 47W, a 17W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 7310M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Radeon HD 7310M

2013

Why buy it

✅17.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌56.7% higher power demand at 47W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 7310M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 17.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 9.9% in PassMark G3D (166 vs 151), 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, a 14nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 7310M 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, Radeon HD 7310M 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 Radeon HD 7310M 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.

Radeon HD 7310M

The Radeon HD 7310M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 166 points. Launch price was $59.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 120M scores 151 versus the Radeon HD 7310M's 166 — the Radeon HD 7310M leads by 9.9%. The GeForce GT 120M is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7310M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 120M) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7310M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120M) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310M).

Feature	GeForce GT 120M	Radeon HD 7310M
G3D Mark Score	151	166+10%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+83%	0.6144 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	144 KB+50%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 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 Radeon HD 7310M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 120M	Radeon HD 7310M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 120M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7310M 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 System on the Radeon HD 7310M. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 120M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7310M) — the GeForce GT 120M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 120M	Radeon HD 7310M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 120M draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7310M's 47W — a 44.2% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 120M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7310M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.