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EVGA GeForce GT 640 2048MB GDDR3 Dual DVI, mHDMI Graphics Cards 02G-P4-2643-KR
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EVGA GeForce GT 640 2048MB GDDR3 Dual DVI, mHDMI Graphics Cards 02G-P4-2643-KR

Bottom line: The EVGA GeForce GT 640 2048MB GDDR3 Dual DVI: Passive-cooled 2GB GDDR3 fits fanless HTPC and quiet retro builds; main trade-off: 128-bit GDDR3 bus starves modern titles at 1080p.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Passive-cooled 2GB GDDR3 fits fanless HTPC and quiet retro builds
  • ✓ 384 CUDA cores enable PhysX and OpenCL on legacy Kepler-era rigs
  • ✓ DirectX 12 feature level 11_0 support unusual for a 2012-era card
  • ✓ Dual DVI plus mini-HDMI drives three displays via Nvidia Surround

Cons

  • ✗ 128-bit GDDR3 bus starves modern titles at 1080p
  • ✗ 901 MHz Kepler core is entry-level even for its own generation
  • ✗ 2GB VRAM below the 8GB baseline current games expect
  • ✗ Mini-HDMI needs an adapter most builders do not own

Manufacturer description

Every PC deserves great graphics. The EVGA GeForce GT 640 graphics card taps into the powerful next-generation GeForce architecture to deliver premium multimedia performance and reliable entry - level gaming - every time. Insist on EVGA dedicated graphics for faster, more immersive performance in your favorite applications.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored EVGA GeForce GT 640 2048MB GDDR3 Dual DVI using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. EVGA's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Microsoft DirectX 12 API (feature level 11_0) Support
  • GPU Clock: 901 MHz
  • Memory Clock: 1782 MHz
  • CUDA Cores: 384
  • PCI-e 3.0
  • 2048MB GDDR3 128bit

Full Specifications

BrandEVGA
Weight02g
GPU Clock901 MHz
CUDA Cores384
Model NameGT 640
Unit Count1.0 Count
Memory Clock1782 MHz
Model Number02G-P4-2643-KR
Number of Fans1
Mfr Part Number02G-P4-2643-KR
Video ProcessorNVIDIA
Antenna LocationGaming
Graphics Card Ram2 GB
Graphics Ram Size2 GB
Graphics Ram TypeDDR3 SDRAM
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Memory Clock Speed1782 MHz
Graphics CoprocessorNvidia GeForce
Graphics DescriptionGeForce GT 640
Warranty Description3 years

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