GeForce GT 640 vs GeForce GTX 1050
When comparing GeForce GT 640 and GeForce GTX 1050, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GT 640 and GeForce GTX 1050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Main Specs
GeForce GT 640
GeForce GTX 1050
Power consumption (TDP)
65 Watt
75 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
None
Memory type
DDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU)
300 Watt
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GeForce GTX 1050 has 15% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 640.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 640.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GT 640 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 388 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 640.
GeForce GT 640 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 - by 14 nm process technology.
GeForce GT 640 is 140 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 1050.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 5226 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 640.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
2−3
35−40
ultra / 1080p
1−2
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
16−18
4K / 2160p
−
10−11
low / 720p
14−16
60−65
medium / 1080p
5−6
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 583% more, than GeForce GT 640.
high / 1080p
7−8
55−60
ultra / 1080p
5−6
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
35−40
4K / 2160p
−
18−20
low / 720p
20−22
100−110
medium / 1080p
7−8
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Battlefield 5 is 580% more, than GeForce GT 640.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
35−40
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GT 640 and GeForce GTX 1050 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
110−120
250−260
medium / 768p
90−95
220−230
ultra / 1080p
45−50
180−190
QHD / 1440p
24−27
110−120
4K / 2160p
18−20
70−75
high / 768p
65−70
210−220
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 190% more, than GeForce GT 640.
low / 768p
70−75
60−65
ultra / 1080p
21−24
−
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
GeForce GT 640 and GeForce GTX 1050 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
70−75
120−130
medium / 768p
50−55
110−120
ultra / 1080p
27−30
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Dota 2 is 125% more, than GeForce GT 640.
high / 1080p
3−4
45−50
ultra / 1080p
3−4
40−45
QHD / 1440p
−
27−30
4K / 2160p
2−3
14−16
low / 720p
14−16
80−85
medium / 1080p
4−5
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Far Cry 5 is 840% more, than GeForce GT 640.
high / 1080p
10−12
60−65
ultra / 1080p
5−6
45−50
QHD / 1440p
2−3
27−30
4K / 2160p
−
27−30
low / 720p
50−55
180−190
medium / 1080p
16−18
110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Fortnite is 411% more, than GeForce GT 640.
high / 1080p
6−7
60−65
ultra / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
4−5
30−35
4K / 2160p
2−3
24−27
low / 720p
21−24
100−110
medium / 1080p
9−10
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Forza Horizon 4 is 544% more, than GeForce GT 640.
low / 768p
45−50
140−150
medium / 768p
−
120−130
high / 1080p
7−8
70−75
ultra / 1080p
3−4
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
21−24
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Grand Theft Auto V is 336% more, than GeForce GT 640.
high / 1080p
2−3
24−27
ultra / 1080p
0−1
20−22
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
0−1
8−9
low / 720p
8−9
65−70
medium / 1080p
4−5
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Metro Exodus is 720% more, than GeForce GT 640.
low / 768p
80−85
130−140
ultra / 1080p
70−75
−
medium / 1080p
−
120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Minecraft is 64% more, than GeForce GT 640.
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
27−30
100−110
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than GeForce GT 640.
high / 1080p
6−7
24−27
ultra / 1080p
4−5
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−11
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 720p
7−8
65−70
medium / 1080p
−
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 500% more, than GeForce GT 640.
low / 768p
14−16
130−140
medium / 768p
10−11
85−90
high / 1080p
5−6
45−50
ultra / 1080p
4−5
24−27
4K / 2160p
0−1
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 812% more, than GeForce GT 640.
low / 768p
70−75
90−95
medium / 768p
35−40
60−65
ultra / 1080p
16−18
50−55
high / 768p
30−35
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in World of Tanks is 71% more, than GeForce GT 640.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 640
GeForce GTX 1050
Architecture
Kepler
Pascal
Code name
GK107
N17P-G1
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
5 June 2012
25 October 2016
Pipelines
384
640
Core clock speed
902 MHz
1290 MHz
Boost Clock
1392 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
3,300 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
28.86
58.20
Floating-point performance
692.7 gflops
1,862 gflops
Length
145 mm
5.7" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width
128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
1782 MHz
7008 MHz
Memory bandwidth
28.51 GB/s
112 GB/s
Shared memory
-
G-SYNC support
+
VR Ready
+
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
5.1
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.5
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
1.2.131
CUDA
3.0
+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.3 kh/s
CUDA cores
640
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
Height
4.38" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support
+
HDCP
2.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
24 Mh/s
279 Mh/s
Decred / DCR (Decred)
0.85 Gh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)
143.76 Sol/s
Width
2-slot
GameStream
+
GPU Boost
3.0
SLI
-
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