GeForce GT 610 vs GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
GeForce GT 610
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GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
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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 610 is positioned at rank 183 and the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is on rank 266, so the GeForce GT 610 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 610
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 610 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT.
| Insight | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 220.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+220.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 610 and GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
GeForce GT 610
The GeForce GT 610 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 331 points. Launch price was $99.
GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 325 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 610 scores 331 and the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT reaches 325 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 610 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 610) vs 1,280 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 610) vs 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 331+2% | 325 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 4.375 TFLOPS+532% |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 480 KB+1400% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.25 MB+400% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 610 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 610 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 610) vs 1.25 MB (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) — the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.25 MB+400% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 610) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+10% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.2+27% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 610) vs None (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 610) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 610 draws 65W versus the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT's 120W — a 59.5% difference. The GeForce GT 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 610) vs 350W (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-46% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+89% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 610 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT launched at $85 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (GeForce GT 610) vs 21.7 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) — the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT offers 219.1% better value. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-42% | $85 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 21.7+219% |
| Codename | GK107 | GP106 |
| Release | June 5 2012 | December 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #837 | #289 |
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