GeForce GT 640M LE vs GeForce GTS 160M

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.

GeForce GT 640M LE vs GeForce GTS 160M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 640M LE vs GeForce GTS 160M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 640M LE

2012

Why buy it

✅3.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 32W instead of 45W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTS 160M

2012

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 640M LE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
❌40.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 32W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 640M LE is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.7% in PassMark G3D (697 vs 679), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 640M LE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 640M LE makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 640M LE vs GeForce GTS 160M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 GTS 160M

The GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 679 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640M LE scores 697 and the GeForce GTS 160M reaches 679 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640M LE is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTS 160M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 384 (GeForce GTS 160M). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 160M). Boost clocks: 645 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce GTS 160M
G3D Mark Score	697+3%	679
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.48 TFLOPS	0.7296 TFLOPS+52%
Boost Clock	645 MHz	950 MHz+47%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce GTS 160M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 640M LE has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 160M carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 640M LE gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 640M LE and 128-bit on the GeForce GTS 160M.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce GTS 160M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 160M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce GTS 160M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+8%	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 160M). Decoder: VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 160M).

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	GeForce GTS 160M
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	PureVideo HD VP2
Decoder	VP5	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640M LE draws 32W versus the GeForce GTS 160M's 45W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce GT 640M LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 160M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 90°C.