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GeForce GT 640M
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Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
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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. The GeForce GT 640M is positioned at rank #224 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 640M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U 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 GeForce GT 640M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 6 Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Insight | GeForce GT 640M | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| 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 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 and Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
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 RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 906 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 640M scores 907 and the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U reaches 906 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640M is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640M) vs 384 (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U). Boost clocks: 645 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640M | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 907 | 906 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+172% |
| Boost Clock | 645 MHz | 1100 MHz+71% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 640M | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 640M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 640M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640M | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 640M draws 32W versus the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U's 15W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 640M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GT 640M | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 32W | 15W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.3 | 60.4+113% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.1 (GeForce GT 640M) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 640M | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK107 | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | March 22 2012 | January 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #909 | #831 |
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