GeForce GTS 160M vs Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

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 GTS 160M is positioned at rank 275 and the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual is on rank 494, so the GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M

#265

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

639%

#267

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

580%

#268

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

578%

#272

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

526%

#273

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

522%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

99%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

99%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#287

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

96%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

94%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

#484

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2315%

#486

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2099%

#487

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2093%

#491

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1903%

#492

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1890%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#495

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

96%

#496

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

96%

#498

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#500

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

95%

#501

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

94%

#502

Mobility Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#503

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

93%

#504

Mobility Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

93%

#505

GeForce 800A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#506

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#507

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#508

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

91%

#509

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 160M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTS 160M	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTS 160M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 160M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 60.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTS 160M	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+60.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 GTS 160M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 160M and Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

GeForce GTS 160M

The GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 679 points.

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 704 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 160M scores 679 and the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual reaches 704 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual).

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
G3D Mark Score	679	704+4%
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
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 GTS 160M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 160M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	11.2
OpenGL	3.3	4.4+33%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual).

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP2	UVD3
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	UVD3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 160M draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GTS 160M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
TDP	45W-10%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	15.1+7%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTS 160M costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.6 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 14.1 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual) — the GeForce GTS 160M offers 60.3% better value. The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).