Radeon RX 640
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon RX 640 vs GeForce RTX 2060

AMD

Radeon RX 640

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 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 RX 640 is positioned at rank #323 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 RX 640

#313
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
795%
#315
720%
#316
719%
#320
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
653%
#321
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
649%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
100%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
99%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
99%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
94%
#331
Radeon 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
94%
#333
GeForce 730A
MSRP: $60|Avg: $20
93%
#334
GeForce GT 745A
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
91%
#335
GeForce 710A
MSRP: $35|Avg: $62
91%
#336
89%
#338
GeForce MX230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
89%
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 RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 549.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 640.

InsightRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-549.8%)
Leading raw performance (+549.8%)
Longevity
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $55), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 197.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 640.

InsightRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+197.8%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($55)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 RX 640 and GeForce RTX 2060

AMD

Radeon RX 640

The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 640 scores 2,172 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 549.8%. The Radeon RX 640 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 640) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
2,172
14,114+550%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Turing
Process Node
14 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
640
1920+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.559 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+314%
Boost Clock
1218 MHz
1680 MHz+38%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
40
120+200%
L1 Cache
0.16 MB
1.9 MB+1088%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 3 (Native)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 640 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 640) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
336 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12 (FL 12_0)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 640) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
VCE 3.4
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
UVD 6.3
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 640 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 640) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 2060
TDP
50W-69%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
43.4
88.2+103%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 640 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX 640 costs 54.2% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.5 (Radeon RX 640) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 197.7% better value.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$159-54%
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$55-54%
$120
Performance per Dollar
39.5
117.6+198%
Codename
Polaris 23
TU106
Release
May 13 2019
January 7 2019
Ranking
#665
#168