GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

2013Core: 1046 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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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.

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 Rev. 2

2013

Why buy it

  • Costs $51 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • Delivers 51.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 226.7% higher power demand at 49W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 49W, a 34W reduction.
  • More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB 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 Rev. 2 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 1,168 vs 1,166 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 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 Rev. 2 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 512 MB 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 Rev. 2 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $99 MSRP. GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is about $51 cheaper on MSRP at $99 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 0.2% 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 49W) 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 Rev. 2?
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 49W), and staying closer to $150 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2. The trade-off is that GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 currently gives you 0.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 51.8%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low12 FPS52 FPS
medium8 FPS42 FPS
high5 FPS35 FPS
ultra3 FPS26 FPS
1440p
low7 FPS39 FPS
medium4 FPS31 FPS
high2 FPS26 FPS
ultra1 FPS20 FPS
4K
low4 FPS26 FPS
medium2 FPS21 FPS
high1 FPS17 FPS
ultra1 FPS13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low37 FPS52 FPS
medium18 FPS42 FPS
high13 FPS35 FPS
ultra9 FPS26 FPS
1440p
low11 FPS39 FPS
medium5 FPS31 FPS
high4 FPS26 FPS
ultra3 FPS20 FPS
4K
low4 FPS26 FPS
medium2 FPS21 FPS
high2 FPS17 FPS
ultra1 FPS13 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low53 FPS52 FPS
medium42 FPS42 FPS
high35 FPS35 FPS
ultra26 FPS26 FPS
1440p
low39 FPS39 FPS
medium32 FPS31 FPS
high26 FPS26 FPS
ultra20 FPS20 FPS
4K
low26 FPS26 FPS
medium21 FPS21 FPS
high18 FPS17 FPS
ultra13 FPS13 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low38 FPS52 FPS
medium30 FPS42 FPS
high18 FPS35 FPS
ultra13 FPS26 FPS
1440p
low4 FPS39 FPS
medium3 FPS31 FPS
high3 FPS26 FPS
ultra2 FPS20 FPS
4K
low3 FPS26 FPS
medium2 FPS21 FPS
high2 FPS17 FPS
ultra1 FPS13 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 and Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2013. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1046 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 49W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points. Launch price was $89.

AMD

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 Rev. 2 scores 1,168 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C reaches 1,166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is built on Kepler 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C).

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
G3D Mark Score
1,168
1,166
Architecture
Kepler 2.0
Vega
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 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.

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Radeon 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 draws 49W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 15W — a 106.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
TDP
49W
15W-69%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
145mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
65
Perf/Watt
23.8
77.7+226%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C launched at $150. The GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 costs 34% less ($51 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.8 (GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2) vs 7.8 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) — the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 offers 51.3% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GT 640 Rev. 2Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
MSRP
$99-34%
$150
Performance per Dollar
11.8+51%
7.8
Codename
GK208
Vega
Release
May 29 2013
January 7 2020
Ranking
#786
#545