Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual vs GeForce GT 540M

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 7640G + HD 8570M Dual is positioned at rank 578 and the GeForce GT 540M is on rank 172, so the GeForce GT 540M 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 Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

#567

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3425%

#569

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3105%

#570

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3097%

#574

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2816%

#575

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2797%

#577

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#578

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#579

GeForce 9600 GT

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

100%

#580

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $30

100%

#581

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#582

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#583

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

96%

#584

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

95%

#585

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#587

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#588

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

93%

#589

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

93%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

93%

#591

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

92%

#592

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 540M

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

99%

#161

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

344%

#163

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

311%

#164

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

311%

#168

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

282%

#169

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

281%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#176

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#178

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

97%

#179

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

97%

#180

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

96%

#181

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#182

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#186

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 540M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 540M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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

The GeForce GT 540M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 540M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 33.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 540M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 540M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual and GeForce GT 540M

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 475 points.

GeForce GT 540M

The GeForce GT 540M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 474 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual scores 475 and the GeForce GT 540M reaches 474 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GT 540M).

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 540M
G3D Mark Score	475	474
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 540M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 540M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 540M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 540M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 540M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 540M
DirectX	11.2+2%	11.0
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	4.2+5%	4.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual) vs No (GeForce GT 540M). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 540M).

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 540M
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	UVD 3.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 540M's 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 540M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GT 540M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual	GeForce GT 540M
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	9.5	9.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 540M costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.9 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual) vs 15.8 (GeForce GT 540M) — the GeForce GT 540M offers 32.8% better value.