GeForce GT 640 vs Radeon R9 280X
When comparing GeForce GT 640 and Radeon R9 280X, 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 Radeon R9 280X 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
Radeon R9 280X
Power consumption (TDP)
65 Watt
250 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
Memory type
DDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
3 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon R9 280X has 284% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 640.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
Radeon R9 280X has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 640.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GT 640 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 280X - with GCN.
GeForce GT 640 and Radeon R9 280X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Radeon R9 280X is 130 mm longer, 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 Radeon R9 280X in World of Tanks is 71% more, than GeForce GT 640.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 640
Radeon R9 280X
Architecture
Kepler
GCN
Code name
GK107
Thaiti XTL
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
5 June 2012
8 October 2013
Pipelines
384
2048
Core clock speed
902 MHz
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
28.86
128.0
Floating-point performance
692.7 gflops
4,096 gflops
Length
145 mm
275 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
384 Bit
Memory clock speed
1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth
28.51 GB/s
288 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
+
CUDA
3.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.5 kh/s
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
24 Mh/s
494 Mh/s
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
TrueAudio
+
Design
reference
DisplayPort support
+
CrossFire
+
DDMA audio
+
Decred / DCR (Decred)
1.07 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
14.42 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)
285 Sol/s
AppAcceleration
+
LiquidVR
+
TressFX
+
UVD
+
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