GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 vs MX150
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce MX150 with GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2, including specs and performance data.
MX150 outperforms 640 Rev. 2 by an impressive 64% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 673 | 801 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.19 |
| Power efficiency | 41.77 | 5.21 |
| Architecture | Pascal (2016−2021) | Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015) |
| GPU code name | GP108 | GK208 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 17 May 2017 (9 years ago) | 29 May 2013 (13 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $89 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 384 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 937 MHz | 1046 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1038 MHz | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,800 million | 915 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 10 Watt | 49 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 24.91 | 33.47 |
| Floating-point processing power | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 0.8033 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 128 KB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | large | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Length | no data | 145 mm |
| Width | no data | 1-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1253 MHz | 1252 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 40.1 GB/s | 40.06 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA |
| HDMI | - | + |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 6.1 | 3.5 |
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 27
+68.8%
| 16−18
−68.8%
|
| 1440p | 30
+66.7%
| 18−20
−66.7%
|
| 4K | 18
+80%
| 10−12
−80%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | no data | 5.56 |
| 1440p | no data | 4.94 |
| 4K | no data | 8.90 |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 24−27
+78.6%
|
14−16
−78.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−12
+83.3%
|
6−7
−83.3%
|
| Palworld | 12−14
+85.7%
|
7−8
−85.7%
|
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 9−10
+80%
|
5−6
−80%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 39
+85.7%
|
21−24
−85.7%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 24−27
+78.6%
|
14−16
−78.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 11
+83.3%
|
6−7
−83.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 17
+70%
|
10−11
−70%
|
| Fortnite | 59
+68.6%
|
35−40
−68.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 25
+78.6%
|
14−16
−78.6%
|
| Palworld | 12−14
+85.7%
|
7−8
−85.7%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 26
+85.7%
|
14−16
−85.7%
|
| Valorant | 100
+66.7%
|
60−65
−66.7%
|
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 32
+77.8%
|
18−20
−77.8%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 24−27
+78.6%
|
14−16
−78.6%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 87
+74%
|
50−55
−74%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 7
+75%
|
4−5
−75%
|
| Dota 2 | 68
+70%
|
40−45
−70%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 16
+77.8%
|
9−10
−77.8%
|
| Fortnite | 34
+88.9%
|
18−20
−88.9%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 21
+75%
|
12−14
−75%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 26
+85.7%
|
14−16
−85.7%
|
| Metro Exodus | 6
+100%
|
3−4
−100%
|
| Palworld | 12−14
+85.7%
|
7−8
−85.7%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 22
+83.3%
|
12−14
−83.3%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 19
+90%
|
10−11
−90%
|
| Valorant | 100
+66.7%
|
60−65
−66.7%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 26
+85.7%
|
14−16
−85.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−12
+83.3%
|
6−7
−83.3%
|
| Dota 2 | 62
+77.1%
|
35−40
−77.1%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 14
+75%
|
8−9
−75%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 14
+75%
|
8−9
−75%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 15
+66.7%
|
9−10
−66.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 11
+83.3%
|
6−7
−83.3%
|
| Valorant | 60−65
+82.9%
|
35−40
−82.9%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 24
+71.4%
|
14−16
−71.4%
|
| Palworld | 12−14
+85.7%
|
7−8
−85.7%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 10−11
+66.7%
|
6−7
−66.7%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 55
+83.3%
|
30−33
−83.3%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 5−6
+66.7%
|
3−4
−66.7%
|
| Metro Exodus | 4−5
+100%
|
2−3
−100%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 43
+79.2%
|
24−27
−79.2%
|
| Valorant | 66
+65%
|
40−45
−65%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 7−8
+75%
|
4−5
−75%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
+100%
|
2−3
−100%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 10−11
+66.7%
|
6−7
−66.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 12−14
+85.7%
|
7−8
−85.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 7−8
+75%
|
4−5
−75%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 10−12
+83.3%
|
6−7
−83.3%
|
| Palworld | 7−8
+75%
|
4−5
−75%
|
4K
High
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 30
+66.7%
|
18−20
−66.7%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 16−18
+77.8%
|
9−10
−77.8%
|
| Palworld | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
| Valorant | 33
+83.3%
|
18−20
−83.3%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 3−4
+200%
|
1−2
−200%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 24
+71.4%
|
14−16
−71.4%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 4−5
+100%
|
2−3
−100%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 8−9
+100%
|
4−5
−100%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 5−6
+66.7%
|
3−4
−66.7%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 5−6
+66.7%
|
3−4
−66.7%
|
| Palworld | 1−2 | 0−1 |
This is how GeForce MX150 and GT 640 Rev. 2 compete in popular games:
- GeForce MX150 is 69% faster in 1080p
- GeForce MX150 is 67% faster in 1440p
- GeForce MX150 is 80% faster in 4K
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 5.40 | 3.30 |
| Recency | 17 May 2017 | 29 May 2013 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 10 Watt | 49 Watt |
GeForce MX150 has a 64% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 390% lower power consumption.
The GeForce MX150 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce MX150 is a notebook graphics card while GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2 is a desktop one.
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