GeForce GT 640 vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 640

2012Core: 902 MHz

Popular choices:

•••••••••

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Popular choices:

•••••••••

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 640

4 GB 65

1,169

+0.3%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 4060

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

Shared System RAM 15

1,166

0.0%

Radeon R5 M430

Radeon R7 A365

Radeon HD 4770

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

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 $150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

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.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm 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: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌
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

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm 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.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌
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 GeForce GT 640 better than Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,169 vs 1,166 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GT 640 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce GT 640 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $99 MSRP. GeForce GT 640 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GT 640 is about $51 cheaper on MSRP at $99 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 0.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 65W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C make more sense than GeForce GT 640?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 65W), and staying closer to $150 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GT 640. The trade-off is that GeForce GT 640 currently gives you 0.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 51.9%.

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

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	16 FPS	52 FPS
medium	11 FPS	42 FPS
high	7 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	39 FPS
medium	6 FPS	31 FPS
high	3 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	26 FPS
medium	3 FPS	21 FPS
high	1 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	13 FPS

Open GeForce GT 640 Open Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	34 FPS	52 FPS
medium	15 FPS	42 FPS
high	11 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	39 FPS
medium	5 FPS	31 FPS
high	4 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	26 FPS
medium	2 FPS	21 FPS
high	1 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	13 FPS

Open GeForce GT 640 Open Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	53 FPS	52 FPS
medium	42 FPS	42 FPS
high	35 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	39 FPS	39 FPS
medium	32 FPS	31 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	17 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

Open GeForce GT 640 Open Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GT 640	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	53 FPS	52 FPS
medium	42 FPS	42 FPS
high	26 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	6 FPS	39 FPS
medium	4 FPS	31 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	17 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	13 FPS

Open GeForce GT 640 Open Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640 and Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

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.

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.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 640 scores 1,169 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C reaches 1,166 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 Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C).

Feature	GeForce GT 640	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
G3D Mark Score	1,169	1,166
Architecture	Kepler	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%

✨

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 Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 640 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C 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	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640 draws 65W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 15W — a 125% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GT 640	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
TDP	65W	15W-77%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	60°C	—
Perf/Watt	18.0	77.7+332%

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 640 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C 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 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) — the GeForce GT 640 offers 51.3% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).