Quadro K610M vs GeForce GT 640M LE
Quadro K610M
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GeForce GT 640M LE
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K610M is positioned at rank 170 and the GeForce GT 640M LE is on rank 386, so the Quadro K610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K610M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 640M LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 640M LE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K610M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K610M 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 Quadro K610M and GeForce GT 640M LE
Quadro K610M
The Quadro K610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 714 points.
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
The Quadro K610M scores 714 and the GeForce GT 640M LE reaches 697 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K610M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 640M LE uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K610M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640M LE). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K610M) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M LE). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 645 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K610M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 714+2% | 697 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+80% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+74% | 645 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 32+100% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K610M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K610M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 640M LE has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 640M LE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro K610M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 640M LE) — the Quadro K610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K610M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K610M draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 640M LE's 32W — a 6.5% difference. The Quadro K610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K610M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 640M LE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K610M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-6% | 32W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 23.8+9% | 21.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K610M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GM108 | GK107 |
| Release | March 1 2015 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #842 | #909 |
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