GeForce GT 640M LE vs GRID M60 1Q

When comparing GeForce GT 640M LE and GRID M60 1Q, 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 640M LE and GRID M60 1Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GT 640M LE is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GT 640M LE is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GT 640M LE here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 640M LE GRID M60 1Q
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type DDR3\DDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M60 1Q has 1025% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 640M LE.
  • GeForce GT 640M LE is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID M60 1Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GT 640M LE has 1 GB more memory, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • GeForce GT 640M LE is used in Laptops, and GRID M60 1Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 640M LE is build with Fermi / Kepler architecture, and GRID M60 1Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • GeForce GT 640M LE and GRID M60 1Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 1Q is 3212 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 640M LE.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 21−24
ultra / 1080p 12−14
QHD / 1440p 0−1 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 1−2 40−45
medium / 1080p 0−1 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 1Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4100% more, than GeForce GT 640M LE.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 640M LE GRID M60 1Q
Architecture Fermi / Kepler Maxwell 2.0
Code name N13P-LP GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 22 March 2012 30 August 2015
Pipelines 384 2048
Core clock speed 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 585 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 150.8
Floating-point performance 384.0 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 128bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 - 4000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
CUDA cores Up to 384
Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution Up to 2048x1536
3D Blu-Ray +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 14 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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