GeForce GT 640 vs Firepro W4190M
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 W4190M is on rank 45, so the Firepro W4190M 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 W4190M
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 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 Firepro W4190M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 640 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 640 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640 and Firepro W4190M
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 W4190M
The Firepro W4190M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in November 12 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 30W. 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 W4190M 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 W4190M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640) vs 384 (Firepro W4190M). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Firepro W4190M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GT 640 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Firepro W4190M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 640 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 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 (FL11_1) (Firepro W4190M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (FL11_1)+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 UVD4 (Firepro W4190M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs VCE1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 640) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W4190M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | UVD4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | VCE1 |
| 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 W4190M's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The Firepro W4190M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640) vs 350W (Firepro W4190M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 30W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-20% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.0 | 38.9+116% |
Value Analysis
The Firepro W4190M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | Opal |
| Release | June 5 2012 | November 12 2015 |
| Ranking | #837 | #836 |
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