GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
325
MSRP
$85
AVG Price
$15
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is positioned at rank #266 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT scores 325 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP106), manufactured on a 16 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 40 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.375 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1709 MHz from a base of 1506 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 325 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Pascal (2016−2021) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GP106 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 16 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1280 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 80 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 40 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1709 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1506 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 4.375 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 136.7 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 4,400 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #289 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 480 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1280 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 10.0, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 10.0 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 3.3 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 1.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVI-Ix 0, DVI-Dx 1, DisplayPort 1.2x 2 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: PureVideo VP2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264.
| Specification | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVI-Ix |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | DVI-Dx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | DisplayPort 1.2x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | None |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo VP2 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT draws 120 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None. Physical size: 168mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 400g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 75 under load.
| Specification | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 120 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | None |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 168mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 400g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $85), the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT delivers 22 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #266 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #289 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $85 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $15 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #266 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #289 |
| Release Date | December 26 2017 |
| Release Year | 2017 |
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