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Radeon R7 M440
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GeForce GT 640M
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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 M440 is positioned at rank 586 and the GeForce GT 640M is on rank 224, so the GeForce GT 640M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M440
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 640M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 640M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M440.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M440 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 640M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 640M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 504% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M440 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+504%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 M440 and GeForce GT 640M
Radeon R7 M440
The Radeon R7 M440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 891 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 901 points.
GeForce GT 640M
The GeForce GT 640M 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: 907 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M440 scores 901 and the GeForce GT 640M reaches 907 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M440 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GT 640M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640M). Raw compute: 0.5702 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M440) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 901 | 907 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5702 TFLOPS+19% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 32+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M440 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 640M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 640M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R7 M440) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 640M) — the GeForce GT 640M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 640M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 640M). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M440) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 640M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M440 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 640M's 32W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce GT 640M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M440) vs 350W (GeForce GT 640M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 32W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.0 | 28.3+136% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 640M costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 18.1 (GeForce GT 640M) — the GeForce GT 640M offers 503.3% better value. The Radeon R7 M440 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $50-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.0 | 18.1+503% |
| Codename | Meso | GK107 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #912 | #909 |
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