GeForce GT 320 vs Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual
GeForce GT 320
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Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual
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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 GT 320 is positioned at rank 201 and the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual is on rank 578, so the GeForce GT 320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 320
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 320 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 320 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 320 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 320 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 320 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 GT 320 and Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual
GeForce GT 320
The GeForce GT 320 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 470 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual
The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 475 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 320 scores 470 and the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual reaches 475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 320) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 470 | 475+1% |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 320 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 320 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 320) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.2+11% |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.2+27% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 320) vs None (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 320) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 320 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 320 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 320) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 175mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7+65% | 9.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 320 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $40. The GeForce GT 320 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (GeForce GT 320) vs 11.9 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual) — the GeForce GT 320 offers 31.9% better value. The GeForce GT 320 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-47% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+32% | 11.9 |
| Codename | GP108 | — |
| Release | May 17 2017 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #641 | #881 |
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