GeForce GT 640M vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

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 is positioned at rank 224 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is on rank 180, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E 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

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

99%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#214

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

479%

#216

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

434%

#217

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

433%

#221

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

394%

#222

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

391%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

98%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

97%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

94%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

93%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

97%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

95%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

93%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

92%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

90%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

88%

#165

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2228%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

100%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

97%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

96%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

96%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

94%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

92%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

92%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 640M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 640M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 640M	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 640M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $85 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E, it costs 41% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 67.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 640M	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+67.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($85)

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640M and Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

GeForce GT 640M

The GeForce GT 640M 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: 907 points.

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 921 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640M scores 907 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E reaches 921 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640M) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Boost clocks: 645 MHz vs 2920 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
G3D Mark Score	907	921+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Bristol Ridge
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	384	4096+967%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.48 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+9867%
Boost Clock	645 MHz	2920 MHz+353%
ROPs	16	128+700%
TMUs	32	256+700%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	8 MB+3100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 640M	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
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 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 640M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 640M) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	8 MB+3100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640M draws 32W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E's 300W — a 161.4% difference. The GeForce GT 640M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 640M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GT 640M	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
TDP	32W-89%	300W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	28.3+813%	3.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 640M costs 41.2% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.1 (GeForce GT 640M) vs 10.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the GeForce GT 640M offers 67.6% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).