GeForce GT 640M LE vs Quadro K420

When comparing GeForce GT 640M LE and Quadro K420, 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 Quadro K420 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 Quadro K420
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 41 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3\DDR5 128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB/2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Quadro K420 has 105% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 640M LE.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GT 640M LE has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro K420.
  • GeForce GT 640M LE is used in Laptops, and Quadro K420 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 640M LE is build with Fermi / Kepler architecture, and Quadro K420 - with Kepler.
  • GeForce GT 640M LE and Quadro K420 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 640M LE is 18 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 0−1
ultra / 1080p 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 9−10
medium / 1080p 0−1 1−2
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K420 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 800% more, than GeForce GT 640M LE.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 640M LE Quadro K420
Architecture Fermi / Kepler Kepler
Code name N13P-LP GK107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 22 March 2012 22 July 2014
Pipelines 384 192
Core clock speed 876 MHz
Transistor count 585 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 14.02
Floating-point performance 384.0 gflops 336.4 gflops
Length 160 mm
Memory bus width 128bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 - 4000 MHz 1782 MHz
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A +
CUDA + 3.0
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 11 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
Width 1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays 4
nView Desktop Management +
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