GeForce GT 640M LE
VS
Radeon HD 6630M

GeForce GT 640M LE vs Radeon HD 6630M

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 640M LE

2012Core: Up to 625 MHzBoost: 645 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 6630M

2011Core: 750 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 Radeon HD 6630M is on rank 81, so the Radeon HD 6630M 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
1130%
#379
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 Radeon HD 6630M

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
318%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
305%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
302%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
301%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
301%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
299%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
295%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
294%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
291%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
290%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
287%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
286%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
281%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
281%
#66
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
350%
#78
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100
92%
#79
Iris Xe Graphics MAX
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
64%
#80
GeForce RTX 5090
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700
63%
#81
Radeon HD 6630M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#83
Radeon R9 A375
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
92%
#85
89%
#86
Radeon R5 A6-7480
MSRP: $35|Avg: $30
87%
#87
GeForce GT 710
MSRP: $35|Avg: $50
77%
#89
GeForce GT 740
MSRP: $89|Avg: $89
70%
#90
Radeon R7 A8-7680
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
69%
#92
Radeon HD 7730
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
68%
#93
Radeon 540
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
64%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 640M LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6630M.

InsightGeForce GT 640M LERadeon HD 6630M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 640M LE 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640M LE and Radeon HD 6630M

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 6630M

The Radeon HD 6630M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $180.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640M LE scores 697 and the Radeon HD 6630M reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640M LE is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6630M uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6630M).

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LERadeon HD 6630M
G3D Mark Score
697+2%
685
Architecture
Kepler
TeraScale 3
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.48 TFLOPS
1.92 TFLOPS+300%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
80+150%
L1 Cache
32 KB
320 KB+900%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LERadeon HD 6630M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 640M LE comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6630M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 640M LE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6630M) — the Radeon HD 6630M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LERadeon HD 6630M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+100%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640M LE draws 32W versus the Radeon HD 6630M's 186W — a 141.3% difference. The GeForce GT 640M LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6630M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LERadeon HD 6630M
TDP
32W-83%
186W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
21.8+489%
3.7
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 640M LE is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GT 640M LERadeon HD 6630M
MSRP
$80
Avg Price (30d)
$20
Codename
GK107
Cayman
Release
March 22 2012
December 1 2011
Ranking
#909
#598