Radeon RX 640
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 640 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 640

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 701.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-701.1%)
Leading raw performance (+701.1%)
Longevity
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 4060 Laptop GPU

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 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 640 scores 2,172 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 701.1%. The Radeon RX 640 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 640) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
2,172
17,400+701%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
14 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
640
4352+580%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.559 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+1315%
Boost Clock
1218 MHz
2535 MHz+108%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
40
136+240%
L1 Cache
0.16 MB
4.3 MB+2587%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
32 MB+6300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 3 (Native)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 640) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
256 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
32 MB+6300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (FL 12_0)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 640) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCE 3.4
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
UVD 6.3
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 640 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 640) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
50W-69%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
43.4
108.8+151%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon RX 640GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$159
Avg Price (30d)
$55
Codename
Polaris 23
AD106
Release
May 13 2019
May 18 2023
Ranking
#665
#59