GRID M6-0B vs GeForce GT 640M

CPU

GPU

GRID M6-0B

2015Core: 722 MHz

GeForce GT 640M

2012Core: Up to 625 MHzBoost: 645 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M6-0B

100

912

+0.6%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce GT 640M

907

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 GRID M6-0B is positioned at rank 374 and the GeForce GT 640M is on rank 224, so the GeForce GT 640M 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 GRID M6-0B

#358

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24218%

#373

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

100%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

98%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

95%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

92%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

92%

#380

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

87%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

87%

#382

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

77%

#383

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

72%

#384

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

70%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

70%

#386

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

69%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

69%

#388

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-0B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 640M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M6-0B	GeForce GT 640M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 640M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 640M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M6-0B	GeForce GT 640M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+98.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($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.

GRID M6-0B Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 640M Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M6-0B and GeForce GT 640M

GRID M6-0B

The GRID M6-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 912 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-0B scores 912 and the GeForce GT 640M reaches 907 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-0B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GT 640M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID M6-0B) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640M). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M).

Feature	GRID M6-0B	GeForce GT 640M
G3D Mark Score	912	907
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+300%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS+362%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	96+200%	32
L1 Cache	576 KB+1700%	32 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M6-0B	GeForce GT 640M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M6-0B comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 640M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 640M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M6-0B) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 640M) — the GRID M6-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M6-0B	GeForce GT 640M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M6-0B) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 640M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	GRID M6-0B	GeForce GT 640M
DirectX	12_1+9%	11.0
Max Displays	0	1

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-0B draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 640M's 32W — a 103% difference. The GeForce GT 640M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-0B) vs 350W (GeForce GT 640M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID M6-0B	GeForce GT 640M
TDP	100W	32W-68%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	9.1	28.3+211%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 640M costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (GRID M6-0B) vs 18.1 (GeForce GT 640M) — the GeForce GT 640M offers 98.9% better value. The GRID M6-0B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).