Radeon HD 7640G
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 7640G vs GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon HD 7640G

2012Core: 600 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 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. The Radeon HD 7640G is positioned at rank #380 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 7640G

#370
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1196%
#372
1084%
#373
1081%
#377
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
983%
#378
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
976%
#380
Radeon HD 7640G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
100%
#384
Radeon R7 M465
MSRP: $120|Avg: $35
97%
#386
GeForce GT 640M LE
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
96%
#387
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
96%
#388
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
95%
#389
HD Graphics 520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $35
95%
#390
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
94%
#391
Radeon R9 M395X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $150
94%
#393
Radeon R9 M485X
MSRP: $450|Avg: $150
93%
#394
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
93%
#395
Radeon HD 6650A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2116.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7640G.

InsightRadeon HD 7640GGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2116.7%)
Leading raw performance (+2116.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 1747.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 7640GGeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+1747.3%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($50)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 7640G and GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon HD 7640G

The Radeon HD 7640G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 454 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7640G scores 454 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2116.7%. The Radeon HD 7640G is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7640G) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7640G) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureRadeon HD 7640GGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
454
10,064+2117%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Pascal
Process Node
40 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
480
2560+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.576 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+1440%
ROPs
8
64+700%
TMUs
24
160+567%
L1 Cache
48 KB
960 KB+1900%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7640GGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7640G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7640G) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 7640GGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7640G) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon HD 7640GGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
11 (11_0)
12+9%
OpenGL
4.4
4.5+2%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7640G) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 7640G) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureRadeon HD 7640GGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
UVD 3.2
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7640G draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 7640G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7640G) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.

FeatureRadeon HD 7640GGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
45W-75%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
6-pin
Length
173mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
10.1
55.9+453%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7640G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon HD 7640G costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (Radeon HD 7640G) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1742.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7640GGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$50-80%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$50-17%
$60
Performance per Dollar
9.1
167.7+1743%
Codename
Turks
GP104
Release
January 5 2012
May 27 2016
Ranking
#870
#137