NVIDIA GeForce GT 445M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
The GeForce GT 640M LE has 10% better performance than the GeForce GT 445M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 445M and the GeForce GT 640M LE for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 445M GPU
The GeForce GT 445M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2010. Its GF106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 3 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 800 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 38.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 35 W.
The GeForce GT 445M has the 436th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.09% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE GPU
The GeForce GT 640M LE is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2012. Its GK107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Kepler architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 20 W.
The GeForce GT 640M LE has the 425th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.20% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2010 | Q1 2012 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GT 640M LE has 10% better performance than the GeForce GT 445M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GT 445M is ranked 436th with a score of 1,148, and the GeForce GT 640M LE is ranked 425th with a score of 1,259.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 445M and the GeForce GT 640M LE for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce 820M | 1,266.5 | +10% |
| Quadro 2000M | 1,261 | +10% |
| GeForce GT 640M LE | 1,259 | +10% |
| Radeon HD 8570M | 1,255 | +9% |
| GeForce GT 720M | 1,213 | +6% |
| Radeon R5 M230 | 1,175 | +2% |
| Radeon HD 6750M | 1,158.5 | +1% |
| GeForce GT 445M | 1,148 | |
| GeForce GT 555M | 1,146 | -0% |
| Quadro K610M | 1,143.5 | -0% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,291 | 1,385 (+7.28%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 811 (+15.86%) | 700 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 201 (+18.24%) | 170 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF106 | GK107 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,170 million | 1,270 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 3 GB | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 Gb/s | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 800 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 256 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 W | 20 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 144 | 384 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 3 | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 24 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 590 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 570 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 3.54 GPixel/s | 4.56 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 14.16 GTexel/s | 18.24 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 339.8 GFLOPS | 437.8 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 28.32 GFLOPS | 18.24 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.