GeForce GT 640 vs FirePro M4170
GeForce GT 640
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 640 is positioned at rank 107 and the FirePro M4170 is on rank 196, so the GeForce GT 640 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 640
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M4170.
| Insight | GeForce GT 640 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 640 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 640 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 60.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 640 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 and FirePro M4170
GeForce GT 640
The GeForce GT 640 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 points. Launch price was $99.
FirePro M4170
The FirePro M4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 640 scores 1,169 and the FirePro M4170 reaches 1,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640 is built on Kepler while the FirePro M4170 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640) vs 384 (FirePro M4170). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170).
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,169 | 1,168 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 96 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 640) vs 12 (FirePro M4170). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 640) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 640) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170).
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 640 draws 65W versus the FirePro M4170's 150W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce GT 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640) vs 350W (FirePro M4170). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-57% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-14% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.0+131% | 7.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 640 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro M4170 launched at $200 and now averages $80. The GeForce GT 640 costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.4 (GeForce GT 640) vs 14.6 (FirePro M4170) — the GeForce GT 640 offers 60.3% better value. The FirePro M4170 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-51% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-38% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.4+60% | 14.6 |
| Codename | GK107 | Opal |
| Release | June 5 2012 | April 23 2015 |
| Ranking | #837 | #838 |
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