GeForce GT 640M LE vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 640M LE

2012Core: Up to 625 MHzBoost: 645 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
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GeForce GT 640M LE vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 640M LE vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 RTX 4060 Ti: 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

  • Costs $319 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Draws 32W instead of 160W, a 128W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2012 hardware with 2 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 8.7 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 2331.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 551.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 8.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 400% higher power demand at 160W vs 32W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2331.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3149.8% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 697), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GT 640M LE is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $319 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $80, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 551.6% (56.8 vs 8.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GT 640M LE vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 640M LE scores 697 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 3149.8%. The GeForce GT 640M LE is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 645 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
697
22,651+3150%
Architecture
Kepler
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
384
4352+1033%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.48 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+4496%
Boost Clock
645 MHz
2535 MHz+293%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
32
136+325%
L1 Cache
0.03 MB
4.3 MB+14233%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
32 MB+12700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GT 640M LE does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GT 640M LE is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 RTX 4060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 300% 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 RTX 4060 Ti. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
8 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
288 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
32 MB+12700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: VP5 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder
NVENC 1st Gen
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
VP5
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640M LE draws 32W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 640M LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP
32W-80%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
240mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
21.8
141.6+550%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 640M LE came in at $80, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce GT 640M LE was 79.9% cheaper ($319 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 8.7 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 552.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP
$80-80%
$399
Performance per Dollar
8.7
56.8+553%
Codename
GK107
AD106
Release
March 22 2012
May 18 2023
Ranking
#909
#59

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