GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

2013Core: 1046 MHz
VS
Intel

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

2013Core: 200 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

2013

Why buy it

  • Costs $51 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • Delivers 51% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
  • Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 63.3% higher power demand at 49W vs 30W.

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

2013

Why buy it

  • Draws 30W instead of 49W, a 19W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 51.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $150 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (1,172 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?
GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $51 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $150, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 51% (11.8 vs 7.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Iris Pro Graphics 5200 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Technical Specifications

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

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.

Intel

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 27 2013. It features the Generation 7.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 22 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 scores 1,168 and the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 reaches 1,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is built on Kepler 2.0 while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 uses Generation 7.5, both on 28 nm vs 22 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Raw compute: 0.8033 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200).

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Iris Pro Graphics 5200
G3D Mark Score
1,168
1,172
Architecture
Kepler 2.0
Generation 7.5
Process Node
28 nm
22 nm
Shading Units
384+20%
320
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8033 TFLOPS+5%
0.768 TFLOPS
ROPs
8+100%
4
TMUs
32
40+25%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 carries 0 MB. GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 and System on the Iris Pro Graphics 5200.

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Iris Pro Graphics 5200
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 draws 49W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 5200's 30W — a 48.1% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Iris Pro Graphics 5200
TDP
49W
30W-39%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
145mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
65
Perf/Watt
23.8
39.1+64%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 came in at $99, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 launched at $150. On MSRP, GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 was 34% cheaper ($51 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.8 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 7.8 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) — the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 offers 51.3% better value.

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP
$99-34%
$150
Performance per Dollar
11.8+51%
7.8
Codename
GK208
Haswell GT3e
Release
May 29 2013
May 27 2013
Ranking
#786
#835

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