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Performance
GeForce RTX 30703,316% better
43,00541% of 104,598
GeForce GT 640M LE
1,2591% of 104,598
The GeForce RTX 3070 has 3,316% better performance than the GeForce GT 640M LE for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3070
86.1853% of 161.45
GeForce GT 640M LE
No data available
The GeForce RTX 3070 has 53% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 3070 includes 5,888 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,500 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,725 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 184 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 3070 has the 33rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 41.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 43,005 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 86.18. This is the 30th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2012. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK107) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GT 640M LE has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GT 640M LE includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 500 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 570 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 20 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The GT 640M LE has the 428th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 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 RTX 3070 | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Kepler |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2020 | Q1 2012 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $499 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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Sons of the Forest
Enshrouded
Palworld
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Ready or Not
The Finals
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Sons of the Forest | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 115 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 104 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 103 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 102 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 82 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 51 FPS | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3070 orGeForce GT 640M LE
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 68.6 | +36% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59.7 | +18% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 59 | +17% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 54.6 | +8% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 51.7 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 50.5 | |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 50 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 45.1 | -11% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 38.4 | -24% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3070 orGeForce GT 640M LE
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 7.61 | -23% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.83 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 7.98 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 8.85 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 9.65 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 9.88 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 10.03 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 10.06 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.45 | +6% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 10.6 | +7% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce RTX 30703,316% better
43,00541% of 104,598
GeForce GT 640M LE
1,2591% of 104,598
The GeForce RTX 3070 has 3,316% better performance than the GeForce GT 640M LE for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 33rd with a score of 43,005, and the GeForce GT 640M LE is ranked 428th with a score of 1,259.
Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3070
86.1853% of 161.45
GeForce GT 640M LE
No data available
The GeForce RTX 3070 has 132% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce RTX 3070's 86.18 performance per dollar ranks it 30th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3070 or
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7600 | 43,430 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 43,112 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 43,005 | |
| Arc A770 | 41,303 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 40,963 | -5% |
| GeForce 820M | 1,266.5 | -97% |
| Quadro 2000M | 1,261 | -97% |
| GeForce GT 640M LE | 1,259 | -97% |
| Radeon HD 8570M | 1,255 | -97% |
| GeForce GT 720M | 1,213 | -97% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3070 orGeForce GT 640M LE
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 95.09 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 90.17 | +5% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 89.78 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 86.4 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 86.25 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 86.18 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 84.42 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | -11% |
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 12,892 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 12,665 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 154,864 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 31,020 | -- |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 124,547 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 31,876 (+2,201.52%) | 1,385 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 213.5 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 22,375 (+3,069.26%) | 706 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 985 (+469.36%) | 173 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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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 RTX 3070 | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA104 | GK107 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Kepler |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 17,400 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 RTX 3070 | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 Gb/s | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 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 RTX 3070 | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 220 W | 20 W |
| Suggested PSU | 550 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | 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 RTX 3070 | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 5,888 | 384 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 46 | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 184 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,500 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,725 MHz | 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 RTX 3070 | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 165.6 GPixel/s | 4.56 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 317.4 GTexel/s | 18.24 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 20.31 TFLOPS | 437.8 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 317.4 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 RTX 3070 | GeForce GT 640M LE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 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.