FirePro M4170 vs GeForce GT 640

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.

FirePro M4170 vs GeForce GT 640 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro M4170 vs GeForce GT 640: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro M4170

2015

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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102% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.8 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.

GeForce GT 640

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 102.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 640 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.1% in PassMark G3D (1,169 vs 1,168), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro M4170 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 640 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $101 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $200, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 102.2% (11.8 vs 5.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 640 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro M4170 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro M4170 vs GeForce GT 640 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FirePro M4170

The FirePro M4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.

GeForce GT 640

The GeForce GT 640 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the GeForce GT 640 reaches 1,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 640 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640).

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce GT 640
G3D Mark Score	1,168	1,169
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.6927 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB+200%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 640 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro M4170 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce GT 640
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M4170 and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 640.

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce GT 640
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4170) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 640). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce GT 640
DirectX	12+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 640). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 640).

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce GT 640
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	UVD	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 640's 65W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce GT 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 300W (GeForce GT 640). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 60°C.

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce GT 640
TDP	150W	65W-57%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	145mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C	60°C-14%
Perf/Watt	7.8	18.0+131%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M4170 came in at $200, while the GeForce GT 640 launched at $99. On MSRP, GeForce GT 640 was 50.5% cheaper ($101 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.8 (FirePro M4170) vs 11.8 (GeForce GT 640) — the GeForce GT 640 offers 103.4% better value. The newer card here is FirePro M4170 (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce GT 640
MSRP	$200	$99-51%
Performance per Dollar	5.8	11.8+103%
Codename	Opal	GK107
Release	April 23 2015	June 5 2012
Ranking	#838	#837

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