Quadro NVS 120M vs Quadro FX 370M

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro FX 370M and Quadro NVS 120M, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

FX 370M
2008
256 MB GDDR3, 20 Watt
0.24
+100%

FX 370M outperforms NVS 120M by a whopping 100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking13761449
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency0.820.82
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)Curie (2003−2013)
GPU code nameG98G72
Market segmentMobile workstationMobile workstation
Release date15 August 2008 (16 years ago)1 June 2006 (18 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores87
Core clock speed550 MHz450 MHz
Boost clock speedno data450 MHz
Number of transistors210 million112 million
Manufacturing process technology65 nm90 nm
Power consumption (TDP)20 Watt10 Watt
Texture fill rate2.2001.800
Floating-point processing power0.0224 TFLOPSno data
ROPs42
TMUs44

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfaceMXM-IIMXM-III

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR3DDR2
Maximum RAM amount256 MB512 MB
Memory bus width64 Bit64 Bit
Memory clock speed600 MHz700 MHz
Memory bandwidth9.6 GB/s11.2 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs

API and SDK compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX11.1 (10_0)9.0c (9_3)
Shader Model4.03.0
OpenGL3.32.1
OpenCL1.1N/A
VulkanN/AN/A
CUDA1.1-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score.

FX 370M 0.24
+100%
NVS 120M 0.12

  • Passmark

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

FX 370M 93
+102%
NVS 120M 46

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

  • Full HD
    Low Preset
  • Full HD
    Medium Preset
  • Full HD
    High Preset
  • Full HD
    Ultra Preset
  • 1440p
    High Preset
  • 1440p
    Ultra Preset
  • 4K
    High Preset
  • 4K
    Ultra Preset
  • 4K
    Epic Preset
Atomic Heart 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Atomic Heart 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 7−8
+16.7%
6−7
−16.7%
Valorant 24−27
+4%
24−27
−4%
Atomic Heart 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 12−14
+20%
10−11
−20%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Dota 2 9−10
+12.5%
8−9
−12.5%
Forza Horizon 4 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 7−8
+16.7%
6−7
−16.7%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 4−5
+33.3%
3−4
−33.3%
Valorant 24−27
+4%
24−27
−4%
Counter-Strike 2 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Dota 2 9−10
+12.5%
8−9
−12.5%
Forza Horizon 4 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 7−8
+16.7%
6−7
−16.7%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 4−5
+33.3%
3−4
−33.3%
Valorant 24−27
+4%
24−27
−4%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 1−2 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Atomic Heart 0−1 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Valorant 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Far Cry 5 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Fortnite 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Valorant, with 4K resolution and the High Preset, the FX 370M is 100% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • FX 370M is ahead in 12 tests (38%)
  • there's a draw in 20 tests (63%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.24 0.12
Recency 15 August 2008 1 June 2006
Maximum RAM amount 256 MB 512 MB
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 10 Watt

FX 370M has a 100% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 38.5% more advanced lithography process.

NVS 120M, on the other hand, has a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Quadro FX 370M is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro NVS 120M in performance tests.

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