GRID P40-6Q vs GeForce GT 640M

GRID P40-6Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

GeForce GT 640M

2012Core: Up to 625 MHzBoost: 645 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID P40-6Q

225

905

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce GT 640M

907

+0.2%

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 P40-6Q is positioned at rank 396 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 P40-6Q

#381

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

49243%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

90%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

80%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

80%

#400

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

80%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

77%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

77%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

73%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

67%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

67%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

60%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

57%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

53%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

53%

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 GeForce GT 640M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-6Q.

Insight	GRID P40-6Q	GeForce GT 640M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑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 $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 200.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-6Q	GeForce GT 640M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+200.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅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 P40-6Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 640M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-6Q and GeForce GT 640M

GRID P40-6Q

The GRID P40-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $469.

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 P40-6Q scores 905 and the GeForce GT 640M reaches 907 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-6Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 640M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-6Q) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M).

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	GeForce GT 640M
G3D Mark Score	905	907
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+300%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+377%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	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 P40-6Q 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: 512 KB (GRID P40-6Q) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 640M) — the GRID P40-6Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	GeForce GT 640M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 640M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	GeForce GT 640M
DirectX	12_1+9%	11.0
Max Displays	0	1

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-6Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 640M's 32W — a 150.2% difference. The GeForce GT 640M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-6Q) vs 350W (GeForce GT 640M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	GeForce GT 640M
TDP	225W	32W-86%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	4.0	28.3+608%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 640M costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 18.1 (GeForce GT 640M) — the GeForce GT 640M offers 201.7% better value. The GRID P40-6Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).