GeForce GT 640M LE vs Intel UHD Graphics 610

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 640M LE

2012Core: Up to 625 MHzBoost: 645 MHz
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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 610

2017Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
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GeForce GT 640M LE vs Intel UHD Graphics 610 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 Intel UHD Graphics 610: 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

  • 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 Unknown).
  • Intel UHD Graphics 610 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GT 640M LE is the less risky modern option long term.

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.
  • 113.3% higher power demand at 32W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics 610

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 32W, a 17W reduction.
  • More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2017 hardware with Unknown 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).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GT 640M LE is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (697 vs 687), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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 Unknown 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 Intel UHD Graphics 610 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.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 610

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 687 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640M LE scores 697 and the Intel UHD Graphics 610 reaches 687 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640M LE is built on Kepler while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Boost clocks: 645 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEIntel UHD Graphics 610
G3D Mark Score
697+1%
687
Architecture
Kepler
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
384+109%
184
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.48 TFLOPS+13%
0.4232 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
645 MHz
1150 MHz+78%
ROPs
16+433%
3
TMUs
32+39%
23

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 640M LE gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEIntel UHD Graphics 610
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 640M LE has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 carries 0 MB. 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 System on the Intel UHD Graphics 610.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEIntel UHD Graphics 610
VRAM Capacity
2 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: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEIntel UHD Graphics 610
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Decoder: VP5 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 610).

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEIntel UHD Graphics 610
Encoder
NVENC 1st Gen
Quick Sync Video
Decoder
VP5
Quick Sync Video
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4
H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640M LE draws 32W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 610's 15W — a 72.3% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEIntel UHD Graphics 610
TDP
32W
15W-53%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
21.8
45.8+110%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 640M LE came in at $80, while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics 610 was 100+% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 8.7 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 610) — the Intel UHD Graphics 610 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics 610 (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LEIntel UHD Graphics 610
MSRP
$80
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
8.7
Infinity
Codename
GK107
Comet Lake GT2
Release
March 22 2012
October 1 2017
Ranking
#909
#824

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