Radeon HD 5750 vs GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
Radeon HD 5750
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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 Radeon HD 5750 is positioned at rank 143 and the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is on rank 109, so the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5750
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $99), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 296.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+296.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) |
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 Radeon HD 5750 and GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
Radeon HD 5750
The Radeon HD 5750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 points.
GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2013. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1046 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 49W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5750 scores 1,169 and the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 reaches 1,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5750 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 uses Kepler 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 720 (Radeon HD 5750) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5750) vs 0.8033 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,169 | 1,168 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 720+88% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.008 TFLOPS+25% | 0.8033 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 36+13% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 72 KB+125% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5750 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 5750 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 5750) vs 128 KB (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) — the Radeon HD 5750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5750) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | — | PureVideo HD 5 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5750 draws 86W versus the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2's 49W — a 54.8% difference. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 5750) vs 300W (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 86W | 49W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 300W-33% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.6 | 23.8+75% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5750 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 launched at $99 and now averages $99. The Radeon HD 5750 costs 74.7% less ($74 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.8 (Radeon HD 5750) vs 11.8 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) — the Radeon HD 5750 offers 296.6% better value. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | $99-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-75% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.8+297% | 11.8 |
| Codename | Juniper | GK208 |
| Release | October 13 2009 | May 29 2013 |
| Ranking | #834 | #786 |
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