GeForce GT 640 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 640

2012Core: 902 MHz

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UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020Core: 200 MHzBoost: 500 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 640

4 GB 65

1,169

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 4060

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

Shared System RAM 7

1,200

+2.7%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GT 640

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌828.6% higher power demand at 65W vs 7W.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 65W, a 58W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

GeForce GT 640

2012

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 65W, a 58W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌828.6% higher power demand at 65W vs 7W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) better than GeForce GT 640?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,169 vs 1,200 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (7W vs 65W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 640 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GT 640 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GT 640 make more sense than UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)?

Yes. GeForce GT 640 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $99 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU). The trade-off is that UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) currently gives you 2.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GT 640 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Benchmark Check

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GT 640	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low	16 FPS	54 FPS
medium	11 FPS	43 FPS
high	7 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	40 FPS
medium	6 FPS	32 FPS
high	3 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	24 FPS
medium	3 FPS	22 FPS
high	1 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GT 640	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low	36 FPS	54 FPS
medium	16 FPS	43 FPS
high	11 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	12 FPS	40 FPS
medium	5 FPS	32 FPS
high	4 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	27 FPS
medium	2 FPS	18 FPS
high	2 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	10 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GT 640	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low	53 FPS	54 FPS
medium	42 FPS	43 FPS
high	35 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	39 FPS	40 FPS
medium	32 FPS	32 FPS
high	26 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	27 FPS
medium	21 FPS	22 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	14 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GT 640	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low	53 FPS	54 FPS
medium	42 FPS	43 FPS
high	26 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	6 FPS	40 FPS
medium	4 FPS	32 FPS
high	3 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	27 FPS
medium	2 FPS	22 FPS
high	2 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	14 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640 and UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

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.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640 scores 1,169 and the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640 is built on Kepler while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

Feature	GeForce GT 640	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score	1,169	1,200+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	384+500%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 640 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 640 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 640) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
DirectX	11.0	12 (12_1)+9%
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 640) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 640) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

Feature	GeForce GT 640	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	QuickSync
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640 draws 65W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W — a 161.1% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP	65W	7W-89%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60°C-20%	75
Perf/Watt	18.0	171.4+852%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 640 launched at $99 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) costs 100+% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.8 (GeForce GT 640) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).