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Quadro FX 3450
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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 Quadro FX 3450 is positioned at rank 337 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 Quadro FX 3450
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120M
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 | Quadro FX 3450 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Quadro FX 3450 and GeForce GT 120M
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.
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
The Quadro FX 3450 scores 149 and the GeForce GT 120M reaches 151 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3450 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 120M uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 384 (GeForce GT 120M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 149 | 151+1% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+81% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | 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)
The Quadro FX 3450 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 120M has 1 GB. 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: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3450) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 120M) — the GeForce GT 120M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3450 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 120M's 30W — a 145.2% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3450) vs 350W (GeForce GT 120M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 5.0+525% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GP108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #815 | #641 |
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