GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

2013Core: 1046 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is positioned at rank #109 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
615%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
591%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
584%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
583%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
582%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
578%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
571%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
569%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
564%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
562%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
555%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
554%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
544%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
544%
#94
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
678%
#109
GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
100%
#111
Radeon HD 8550D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
96%
#112
Radeon 520
MSRP: $78|Avg: $78
95%
#113
Radeon HD 4810
MSRP: $70|Avg: $15
94%
#115
GeForce 605
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
93%
#116
Radeon HD 8410G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
92%
#117
RADEON HD6530D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
90%
#118
Moore Threads MTT S30
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
89%
#119
Radeon 535
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
89%
#122
GeForce GTS 450
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
88%
#123
Radeon HD 8570D
MSRP: $40|Avg: $15
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 573.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2.

InsightGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-573.7%)
Leading raw performance (+573.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $99 for the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2, it costs 24% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 789.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+789.3%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99)
More affordable ($75)

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 640 Rev. 2 and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2013. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1046 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 49W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points. Launch price was $89.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 scores 1,168 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 573.7%. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is built on Kepler 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.8033 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
1,168
7,869+574%
Architecture
Kepler 2.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
384
896+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8033 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+271%
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
32
56+75%
L1 Cache
32 KB
896 KB+2700%
L2 Cache
0.13 MB
1 MB+669%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
128 GB/s
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.13 MB
1 MB+669%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD 5 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
NVENC (Kepler)
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
PureVideo HD 5
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 draws 49W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 41.9% difference. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
49W-35%
75W
Recommended PSU
300W
300W
Power Connector
None
None
Length
145mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
65-7%
70°C
Perf/Watt
23.8
104.9+341%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 24.2% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.8 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 789% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$99-34%
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$99
$75-24%
Performance per Dollar
11.8
104.9+789%
Codename
GK208
TU117
Release
May 29 2013
April 23 2019
Ranking
#786
#323