GeForce GT 640 vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 640

2012Core: 902 MHz

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Iris Pro Graphics 5200

2013Core: 200 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 640

4 GB 65

1,169

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 4060

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

Shared System RAM 30

1,172

+0.3%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GT 640

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Pro Graphics 5200: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌116.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 30W.

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 65W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 7.5 (2013) on 22nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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51.5% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

GeForce GT 640

2012

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Pro Graphics 5200: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 65W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 7.5 (2013) on 22nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌116.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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51.5% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Iris Pro Graphics 5200 better than GeForce GT 640?

Yes. Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 1,172 vs 1,169 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is a 2013 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GT 640 is a 2012 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 640 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is about 51.5% more expensive on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 0.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GT 640 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GT 640 make more sense than Iris Pro Graphics 5200?

Yes. GeForce GT 640 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $99 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Iris Pro Graphics 5200. The trade-off is that Iris Pro Graphics 5200 currently gives you 0.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GT 640 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GT 640 Benchmark Check

Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	13 FPS	16 FPS
medium	9 FPS	11 FPS
high	5 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	9 FPS	11 FPS
medium	5 FPS	6 FPS
high	2 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	4 FPS
medium	2 FPS	3 FPS
high	1 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	34 FPS	53 FPS
medium	15 FPS	42 FPS
high	11 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	40 FPS
medium	5 FPS	29 FPS
high	4 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	24 FPS
medium	2 FPS	15 FPS
high	1 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	53 FPS	53 FPS
medium	42 FPS	42 FPS
high	35 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	39 FPS	40 FPS
medium	32 FPS	32 FPS
high	26 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	26 FPS
medium	21 FPS	21 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	53 FPS	53 FPS
medium	42 FPS	42 FPS
high	26 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	6 FPS	10 FPS
medium	4 FPS	8 FPS
high	3 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	7 FPS
medium	2 FPS	5 FPS
high	2 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	3 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640 and Iris Pro Graphics 5200

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.

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 27 2013. It features the Generation 7.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 22 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640 scores 1,169 and the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 reaches 1,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640 is built on Kepler while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 uses Generation 7.5, both on 28 nm vs 22 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640) vs 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200).

Feature	GeForce GT 640	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
G3D Mark Score	1,169	1,172
Architecture	Kepler	Generation 7.5
Process Node	28 nm	22 nm
Shading Units	384+20%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6927 TFLOPS	0.768 TFLOPS+11%
ROPs	16+300%	4
TMUs	32	40+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 640 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 640 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 640 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640 draws 65W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 5200's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
TDP	65W	30W-54%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	60°C	—
Perf/Watt	18.0	39.1+117%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 640 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 launched at $150. The GeForce GT 640 costs 34% less ($51 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.8 (GeForce GT 640) vs 7.8 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) — the GeForce GT 640 offers 51.3% better value. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).