GeForce 8800M GTX vs Radeon HD 7640G
GeForce 8800M GTX
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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 GeForce 8800M GTX is positioned at rank 378 and the Radeon HD 7640G is on rank 380, so the GeForce 8800M GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800M GTX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7640G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8800M GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7640G.
| Insight | GeForce 8800M GTX | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8800M GTX 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 GeForce 8800M GTX and Radeon HD 7640G
GeForce 8800M GTX
The GeForce 8800M GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 462 points.
Radeon HD 7640G
The Radeon HD 7640G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 454 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8800M GTX scores 462 and the Radeon HD 7640G reaches 454 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800M GTX is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 7640G uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7640G).
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 462+2% | 454 |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 480+114% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7640G). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11 (11_0)+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7640G). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 7640G).
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8800M GTX draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7640G's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7640G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7640G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 45W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 70°C-26% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1 | 10.1+226% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7640G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Turks |
| Release | July 15 2008 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #825 | #870 |
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