Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C vs GeForce GT 640
Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
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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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is positioned at rank 406 and the GeForce GT 640 is on rank 107, so the GeForce GT 640 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 640
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 640 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C | GeForce GT 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 640 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C | GeForce GT 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C and GeForce GT 640
Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,166 points.
GeForce GT 640
The GeForce GT 640 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C scores 1,166 and the GeForce GT 640 reaches 1,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is built on Vega while the GeForce GT 640 uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C | GeForce GT 640 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,166 | 1,169 |
| Architecture | Vega | Kepler |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C | GeForce GT 640 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 640 has 4 GB. The GeForce GT 640 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C | GeForce GT 640 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 640's 65W — a 125% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) vs 300W (GeForce GT 640). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C | GeForce GT 640 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-77% | 65W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 300W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60°C |
| Perf/Watt | 77.7+332% | 18.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GT 640 launched at $99 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.3 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) vs 23.4 (GeForce GT 640) — the GeForce GT 640 offers 0.4% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C | GeForce GT 640 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $99-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.3 | 23.4 |
| Codename | Vega | GK107 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | June 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #545 | #837 |
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