GeForce GT 640 vs Quadro M500M
GeForce GT 640
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Quadro M500M
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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 Quadro M500M is on rank 31, so the Quadro M500M 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 Quadro M500M
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. However, the GeForce GT 640 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 640 | Quadro M500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640 and Quadro M500M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 640 scores 1,169 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 is built on Kepler while the Quadro M500M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640) vs 384 (Quadro M500M). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro M500M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | Quadro M500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,169 | 1,172 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+25% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+100% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 640 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M500M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 640 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 640) vs 1 MB (Quadro M500M) — the Quadro M500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | Quadro M500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 640 draws 65W versus the Quadro M500M's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The Quadro M500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640) vs 350W (Quadro M500M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | Quadro M500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 30W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.0 | 39.1+117% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M500M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 640 | Quadro M500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | June 5 2012 | April 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #837 | #833 |
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