GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 vs Quadro M500M

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 640 Rev. 2 is positioned at rank 109 and the Quadro M500M is on rank 31, so the Quadro M500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Quadro M500M

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

90%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

85%

#16

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

378%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

79%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

78%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

78%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

78%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

77%

#31

Quadro M500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

94%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

82%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 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.

Insight	GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2	Quadro M500M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M500M 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.

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

Quadro M500M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 and Quadro M500M

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.

Quadro M500M

The Quadro M500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 27 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 scores 1,168 and the Quadro M500M 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 Quadro M500M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 384 (Quadro M500M). Raw compute: 0.8033 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro M500M).

Feature	GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2	Quadro M500M
G3D Mark Score	1,168	1,172
Architecture	Kepler 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8033 TFLOPS	0.8632 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	32+100%	16
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	1 MB+669%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2	Quadro M500M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Quadro M500M has 2 GB. The Quadro M500M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 1 MB (Quadro M500M) — the Quadro M500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2	Quadro M500M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	1 MB+669%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 draws 49W versus the Quadro M500M's 30W — a 48.1% difference. The Quadro M500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 350W (Quadro M500M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.