GeForce GT 640M LE vs GeForce 920M

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 640M LE is positioned at rank 386 and the GeForce 920M is on rank 355, so the GeForce 920M 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 640M LE

#376

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1246%

#378

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1130%

#379

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1127%

#383

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1025%

#384

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1018%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

99%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

99%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

98%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

97%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

97%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

92%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920M

#345

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1000%

#347

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

906%

#348

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

904%

#352

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

822%

#353

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

816%

#355

GeForce 920M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

98%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

97%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

92%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 920M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 640M LE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce 920M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 920M 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 640M LE Benchmark Check

GeForce 920M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640M LE and GeForce 920M

GeForce GT 640M LE

The GeForce GT 640M LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 625 MHz to 645 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 697 points.

GeForce 920M

The GeForce 920M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640M LE scores 697 and the GeForce 920M reaches 717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640M LE is built on Kepler while the GeForce 920M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 256 (GeForce 920M). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920M). Boost clocks: 645 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce 920M
G3D Mark Score	697	717+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384+50%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.48 TFLOPS	0.5084 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	645 MHz	993 MHz+54%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce 920M
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 640M LE comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 920M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 640M LE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 1 MB (GeForce 920M) — the GeForce 920M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce 920M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 11.0 (GeForce 920M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce 920M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs No (GeForce 920M). Decoder: VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 920M).

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce 920M
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	No
Decoder	VP5	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640M LE draws 32W versus the GeForce 920M's 16W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 920M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 350W (GeForce 920M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.