NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 OEM

Benchmark Performance

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 OEM presents a unique data profile: it holds a 50th percentile ranking against all GPUs in the database, yet its average benchmark score is recorded as zero. This combination is striking—it suggests that while the card occupies a median position in the overall distribution of hardware, it produces no measurable performance output in the standardized benchmark suite. The data indicates a fundamental disconnect between its theoretical standing and its practical, score-generating capability.

Examining the raw throughput figures, the GT 120 OEM delivers 117.5 GFLOPS of FP32 compute, a modest figure that aligns with its 32 shading units operating at the given core configuration. The pixel fill rate of 5.904 GPixel/s and texture rate of 11.81 GTexel/s further contextualize its capabilities. These numbers, while not directly comparable to any nearest rival—the nearestRivals array is empty—paint a picture of a card built for a specific, narrow purpose rather than broad computational prowess. The lack of any rival data in the fact pack means the GT 120 OEM stands alone in this analysis, with no direct percentage deltas to cite for competitive positioning.

The zero benchmark score is the most telling statistic. It implies that in the database's test suite, this GPU either fails to complete workloads or produces results so low they round to zero. This is not a card that competes in modern gaming or compute contexts. Instead, the data suggests it exists as a legacy or OEM-specific part, where its role was likely basic display output rather than performance-oriented tasks. The 50th percentile ranking, when juxtaposed with the zero score, may reflect the card's position in a historical distribution of all GPUs ever tested—many of which are equally dated—rather than any contemporary relevance.

How It Compares

Because the nearestRivals field is empty, there are no direct competitor comparisons available from the fact pack. The GT 120 OEM cannot be positioned against specific alternative models using percentage deltas or score differences. The data simply does not include any rival entries. What can be stated is the card's absolute performance metrics and its percentile placement, which serves as a general indicator of where it falls in the broader hardware landscape.

Without rival data, the analysis must rely on the card's internal specifications. The 512 MB DDR2 memory configuration, with a 128-bit bus and 16.13 GB/s bandwidth, is indicative of an entry-level part from its era. The architecture is Tesla, built on a 55 nm process at TSMC, with 314 million transistors on a 121 mm² die. These figures place it firmly in the low-power, low-performance segment of its generation. The GeForce 100 series, to which it belongs, was a transitional lineup, and the GT 120 OEM appears to be a minimal implementation of that design philosophy.

Who Should Consider It

Given the benchmark score of zero, the GT 120 OEM is not suitable for any resolution-based gaming or application workload. There are no scores to recommend for 1080p, 1440p, or 4K settings, because the card does not generate measurable performance. The data indicates it should not be considered for any task requiring 3D acceleration or compute. Its 50th percentile ranking against all GPUs is a historical artifact, not a current recommendation.

The card's 512 MB VRAM and 16.13 GB/s bandwidth are far below what any modern or even moderately recent game would require. Even at low resolutions and minimum settings, the lack of benchmark scores suggests it would fail to produce playable frame rates. The pixel rate of 5.904 GPixel/s and texture rate of 11.81 GTexel/s are theoretical maxima that the zero score indicates are never approached in practice. For any user, the data suggests this is a display-only card, perhaps suitable for basic office tasks, 2D desktop environments, or as a diagnostic tool—but even then, the lack of modern API support (DirectX 11.1 with 10_0 feature level, OpenGL 3.3) limits its compatibility with current software.

Power and Cooling

The GT 120 OEM has a thermal design power of 50 W, which is remarkably low by modern standards. The suggested power supply is 250 W, and the card requires no auxiliary power connectors—it draws all its power from the PCIe 2.0 x16 slot. This makes it electrically undemanding, fitting into systems with modest power supplies. The single-slot cooling solution is sufficient for the 50 W TDP, as the data shows no need for additional cooling infrastructure.

The card's dimensions are 168 mm in length (6.6 inches), which is compact and should fit in most chassis. The lack of power connectors simplifies installation, and the 250 W PSU recommendation indicates it can run in older or low-end systems without upgrade concerns. However, the zero benchmark score suggests that while it can be powered easily, it cannot deliver performance. The low TDP is a point in favor of its use in legacy systems where power delivery is constrained, but the performance data negates any practical benefit for accelerated workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the GT 120 OEM's benchmark score?

A: The average benchmark score is recorded as zero, with a 50th percentile ranking against all GPUs in the database.

Q: How much memory does the card have, and what type?

A: It has 512 MB of DDR2 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 16.13 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP and PSU requirement?

A: The TDP is 50 W, and the suggested PSU is 250 W. The card has no power connectors, drawing power solely from the PCIe 2.0 x16 slot.

Q: What is the card's architecture and process node?

A: It uses the Tesla architecture with a G96C chip, manufactured on a 55 nm process at TSMC, with 314 million transistors.

Q: What display outputs are available?

A: The card provides 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video outputs.

Q: Does it support modern APIs?

A: It supports DirectX 11.1 (with a 10_0 feature level) and OpenGL 3.3, but has no Vulkan support listed.

Memory Subsystem

The GT 120 OEM is equipped with 512 MB of DDR2 memory, a configuration that is severely constrained by contemporary standards. The 128-bit bus width is a limiting factor, and the resulting bandwidth of 16.13 GB/s is minimal. For high-resolution workloads, this memory subsystem is entirely inadequate. The data shows no benchmark scores to suggest any capability beyond basic 2D framebuffer operations. The memory clock is 504 MHz, translating to 1008 Mbps effective, which is slow even for DDR2.

The pixel rate of 5.904 GPixel/s and texture rate of 11.81 GTexel/s are tied to this memory bandwidth. In practice, the zero benchmark score indicates that the memory subsystem cannot feed the shading units effectively, or the shading units themselves are too weak to produce meaningful output. At resolutions above 720p, the 512 MB capacity would be exhausted quickly, and the bandwidth would choke any texture-heavy scene. The data implies that this card is not designed for high-resolution gaming, and any attempt to use it for such would result in negligible performance.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The GT 120 OEM has no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores, as indicated by the null values in the fact pack. This is consistent with its Tesla architecture, which predates any hardware-accelerated ray tracing or AI-based features. The card's feature set is limited to the basic DirectX 11.1 (with 10_0 feature level) and OpenGL 3.3 APIs. There is no Vulkan support listed, which further restricts its compatibility with modern graphics applications that rely on Vulkan for lower overhead.

The 32 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 raster output units are the core of its rendering pipeline. The FP32 performance of 117.5 GFLOPS is the peak compute capability, but the zero benchmark score suggests this is never realized in real-world scenarios. The card's feature set is a relic of its 2009 release date, offering no hardware acceleration for modern rendering techniques. For any workload involving ray tracing, tensor operations, or even advanced shader models, the GT 120 OEM is entirely unsupported. The data clearly shows a card that is obsolete for any feature-rich application, limited to the most basic graphical output.