GeForce GT 640 vs Quadro M500M

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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

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.

Quadro M500M

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 65W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

GeForce GT 640

2012

Quadro M500M

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 65W, a 35W reduction.

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 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M500M better than GeForce GT 640?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,169 vs 1,172 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro M500M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (30W vs 65W).

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 2 GB. 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?

Quadro M500M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro M500M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear 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 Quadro M500M?

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 Quadro M500M. The trade-off is that Quadro M500M 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

Quadro M500M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Quadro M500M
1080p
low	16 FPS	26 FPS
medium	11 FPS	17 FPS
high	7 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	7 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	16 FPS
medium	6 FPS	10 FPS
high	3 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	3 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	7 FPS
medium	3 FPS	5 FPS
high	1 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Quadro M500M
1080p
low	36 FPS	53 FPS
medium	16 FPS	42 FPS
high	11 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	12 FPS	20 FPS
medium	5 FPS	14 FPS
high	4 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	6 FPS
medium	2 FPS	4 FPS
high	2 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Quadro M500M
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	Quadro M500M
1080p
low	53 FPS	53 FPS
medium	42 FPS	42 FPS
high	26 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	6 FPS	40 FPS
medium	4 FPS	32 FPS
high	3 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	26 FPS
medium	2 FPS	21 FPS
high	2 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	13 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640 and Quadro M500M

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.

Quadro M500M

The Quadro M500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 27 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 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 Quadro M500M 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 Quadro M500M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640) vs 384 (Quadro M500M). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro M500M).

Feature	GeForce GT 640	Quadro M500M
G3D Mark Score	1,169	1,172
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6927 TFLOPS	0.8632 TFLOPS+25%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+100%	16
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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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 Quadro M500M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	Quadro M500M
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 Quadro M500M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 640 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 640) vs 1 MB (Quadro M500M) — the Quadro M500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	Quadro M500M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640 draws 65W versus the Quadro M500M's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The Quadro M500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640) vs 350W (Quadro M500M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.