GeForce GTX 1650
VS
GeForce GT 640M LE

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GT 640M LE

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 640M LE

2012Core: Up to 625 MHzBoost: 645 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 640M LE

#376
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1246%
#378
1130%
#379
1127%
#383
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1025%
#384
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1018%
#386
GeForce GT 640M LE
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
100%
#387
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
100%
#388
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
99%
#389
HD Graphics 520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $35
99%
#390
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
99%
#391
Radeon R9 M395X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $150
98%
#393
Radeon R9 M485X
MSRP: $450|Avg: $150
97%
#394
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
97%
#395
Radeon HD 6650A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
96%
#396
GeForce 920A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
95%
#397
GeForce 930A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
95%
#398
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
94%
#400
Radeon R9 M290X
MSRP: $400|Avg: $60
92%
#401
Radeon HD 7670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 640M LE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1029% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 640M LE.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 640M LE
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1029%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1029%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 201.1% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 640M LE.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 640M LE
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+201.1%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)
More affordable ($20)

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 GTX 1650 and GeForce GT 640M LE

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 640M LE

The GeForce GT 640M LE 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: 697 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GT 640M LE's 697 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1029%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GT 640M LE uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640M LE). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M LE). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 645 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 640M LE
G3D Mark Score
7,869+1029%
697
Architecture
Turing
Kepler
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+133%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+522%
0.48 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+158%
645 MHz
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
56+75%
32
L1 Cache
896 KB+2700%
32 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 640M LE
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 640M LE has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 640M LE) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 640M LE
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 640M LE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 640M LE
DirectX
12
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 640M LE). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 640M LE).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 640M LE
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
VP5
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 640M LE's 32W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce GT 640M LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce GT 640M LE). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 640M LE
TDP
75W
32W-57%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85
Perf/Watt
104.9+381%
21.8
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GT 640M LE launched at $80 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 640M LE costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 34.9 (GeForce GT 640M LE) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 200.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GT 640M LE
MSRP
$149
$80-46%
Avg Price (30d)
$75
$20-73%
Performance per Dollar
104.9+201%
34.9
Codename
TU117
GK107
Release
April 23 2019
March 22 2012
Ranking
#323
#909