Radeon R7 A8-7690K vs GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
Radeon R7 A8-7690K
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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 R7 A8-7690K is positioned at rank 97 and the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is on rank 109, so the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7690K
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7690K.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7690K holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $99), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 141.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+141.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️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 R7 A8-7690K and GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
Radeon R7 A8-7690K
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $149.
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 R7 A8-7690K scores 1,141 and the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 reaches 1,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 uses Kepler 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 0.8033 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,141 | 1,168+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+149% | 0.8033 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 128 KB (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD 5.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD 5 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2's 49W — a 68.5% difference. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 300W (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 49W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 1mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.4 | 23.8+109% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 launched at $99 and now averages $99. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K costs 59.6% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.5 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 11.8 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers 141.5% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-19% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-60% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.5+142% | 11.8 |
| Codename | Trinidad | GK208 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | May 29 2013 |
| Ranking | #467 | #786 |
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