GeForce GT 640M LE vs Radeon RX Vega 3

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. The GeForce GT 640M LE is positioned at rank #386 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 3 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon RX Vega 3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 640M LE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 640M LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 3.

Insight	GeForce GT 640M LE	Radeon RX Vega 3
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

GeForce GT 640M LE Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640M LE and Radeon RX Vega 3

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.

Radeon RX Vega 3

The Radeon RX Vega 3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1001 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 684 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640M LE scores 697 and the Radeon RX Vega 3 reaches 684 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640M LE is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX Vega 3 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 192 (Radeon RX Vega 3). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 0.3844 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 3). Boost clocks: 645 MHz vs 1001 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	Radeon RX Vega 3
G3D Mark Score	697+2%	684
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.48 TFLOPS+25%	0.3844 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	645 MHz	1001 MHz+55%
ROPs	16+300%	4
TMUs	32+167%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	Radeon RX Vega 3
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 RX Vega 3 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 640M LE offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	Radeon RX Vega 3
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) (Radeon RX Vega 3). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	Radeon RX Vega 3
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 3). Decoder: VP5 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 3).

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	Radeon RX Vega 3
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	VP5	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640M LE draws 32W versus the Radeon RX Vega 3's 15W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 3). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M LE	Radeon RX Vega 3
TDP	32W	15W-53%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	75-12%
Perf/Watt	21.8	45.6+109%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 640M LE launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon RX Vega 3 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 3 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.9 (GeForce GT 640M LE) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 3) — the Radeon RX Vega 3 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).