GeForce GT 220M vs GeForce GT 120M
GeForce GT 220M
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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 220M is positioned at rank 358 and the GeForce GT 120M is on rank 124, 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 220M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 220M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% 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 220M | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 220M 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 220M and GeForce GT 120M
GeForce GT 220M
The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 220M scores 161 versus the GeForce GT 120M's 151 — the GeForce GT 220M leads by 6.6%. The GeForce GT 220M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 120M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 220M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 120M). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120M). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 161+7% | 151 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+52% |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 1468 MHz+52% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 144 KB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 220M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 120M) — the GeForce GT 120M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 220M) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce GT 120M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.1 (FL10_0)+11% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 220M) vs VP3 (GeForce GT 120M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 220M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 120M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VP3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 220M draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 120M's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 220M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 120M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 5.0+56% |
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