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Quadro FX 580
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GeForce GT 120
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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 580 is positioned at rank 355 and the GeForce GT 120 is on rank 317, so the GeForce GT 120 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 580
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 120 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 120 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 120 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 580.
| Insight | Quadro FX 580 | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 120 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 120 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1198.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 580 | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1198.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 580 and GeForce GT 120
Quadro FX 580
The Quadro FX 580 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: 181 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce GT 120
The GeForce GT 120 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: 188 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 580 scores 181 and the GeForce GT 120 reaches 188 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 580 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 120 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 580) vs 384 (GeForce GT 120). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 580) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120).
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 181 | 188+4% |
| 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 580 | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 580) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 120) — the GeForce GT 120 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 580 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 120's 30W — a 145.2% difference. The GeForce GT 120 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 580) vs 350W (GeForce GT 120). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 6.3+530% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 580 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GT 120 launched at $100 and now averages $40. The GeForce GT 120 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (Quadro FX 580) vs 4.7 (GeForce GT 120) — the GeForce GT 120 offers 1075% better value. The GeForce GT 120 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $100-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $40-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.4 | 4.7+1075% |
| Codename | GT200B | GP108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #815 | #641 |
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