Radeon HD 8350 vs GeForce GT 120M
Radeon HD 8350
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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 Radeon HD 8350 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 Radeon HD 8350
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 120M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8350 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 Radeon HD 8350 and GeForce GT 120M
Radeon HD 8350
The Radeon HD 8350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 163 points. Launch price was $249.
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 Radeon HD 8350 scores 163 versus the GeForce GT 120M's 151 — the Radeon HD 8350 leads by 7.9%. The Radeon HD 8350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 120M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350) vs 384 (GeForce GT 120M). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 163+8% | 151 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+56% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1468 MHz+47% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+78% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8350 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 120M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 120M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8350 draws 130W versus the GeForce GT 120M's 30W — a 125% difference. The GeForce GT 120M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8350) vs 350W (GeForce GT 120M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 30W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 5.0+285% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 120M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GP108 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #503 | #641 |
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