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.
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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
| Brand | EVGA |
|---|---|
| Weight | 02g |
| GPU Clock | 901 MHz |
| CUDA Cores | 384 |
| Model Name | GT 640 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Memory Clock | 1782 MHz |
| Model Number | 02G-P4-2643-KR |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| Mfr Part Number | 02G-P4-2643-KR |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Graphics Card Ram | 2 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 2 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1782 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Nvidia GeForce |
| Graphics Description | GeForce GT 640 |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
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EVGA GeForce GT 640 2048MB GDDR3 Dual DVI, mHDMI Graphics Cards 02G-P4-2643-KR is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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