GeForce GT 640M vs 9800 GT

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce 9800 GT with GeForce GT 640M, including specs and performance data.

9800 GT
2008
1 GB GDDR3, 105 Watt
1.23

GT 640M outperforms 9800 GT by an impressive 94% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

9800 GT 9800 GT
GT 640M GT 640M

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking1054854
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.07no data
Power efficiency0.685.18
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)Kepler (2012−2018)
GPU code nameG92GK107
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date21 July 2008 (16 years ago)22 March 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$160 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores112384
Core clock speed600 MHzUp to 625 MHz
Boost clock speedno data645 MHz
Number of transistors754 million1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology65 nm28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt32 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature105 °Cno data
Texture fill rate33.6020.00
Floating-point processing power0.336 TFLOPS0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs1616
TMUs5632

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 sizeno datamedium sized
Bus supportno dataPCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Length229 mmno data
Height1-slotno data
Width1-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors1x 6-pinno data
SLI options+-

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 typeGDDR3DDR3\GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount1 GB2 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit128bit
Memory clock speed900 MHz900 MHz
Memory bandwidth57.6 GB/sUp to 64.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsHDTVDual Link DVINo outputs
Multi monitor support+no data
HDMI-+
HDCP-+
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536Up to 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMIS/PDIFno data

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

3D Blu-Ray-+
Optimus-+

API and SDK compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX11.1 (10_0)12 API
Shader Model4.05.1
OpenGL2.14.5
OpenCL1.11.1
VulkanN/A1.1.126
CUDA++

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score.

9800 GT 1.23
GT 640M 2.39
+94.3%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

9800 GT 478
GT 640M 931
+94.8%

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:

900p12−14
−100%
24
+100%
Full HD10−12
−120%
22
+120%
1200p9−10
−111%
19
+111%

Cost per frame, $

1080p16.00no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Atomic Heart 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Atomic Heart 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Battlefield 5 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Far Cry 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Fortnite 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Valorant 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%

Full HD
High Preset

Atomic Heart 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Battlefield 5 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 49
+0%
49
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Dota 2 25
+0%
25
+0%
Far Cry 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Fortnite 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 8
+0%
8
+0%
Metro Exodus 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
Valorant 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Dota 2 24
+0%
24
+0%
Far Cry 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
Valorant 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Fortnite 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%

1440p
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Valorant 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Far Cry 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%

1440p
Epic Preset

Fortnite 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%

4K
High Preset

Atomic Heart 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Valorant 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Dota 2 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Far Cry 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%

4K
Epic Preset

Fortnite 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%

This is how 9800 GT and GT 640M compete in popular games:

  • GT 640M is 100% faster in 900p
  • GT 640M is 120% faster in 1080p
  • GT 640M is 111% faster in 1200p

All in all, in popular games:

  • there's a draw in 59 tests (100%)

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.23 2.39
Recency 21 July 2008 22 March 2012
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Chip lithography 65 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 32 Watt

GT 640M has a 94.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 228.1% lower power consumption.

The GeForce GT 640M is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 9800 GT in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce 9800 GT is a desktop card while GeForce GT 640M is a notebook one.

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