Advice: GeForce GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 OR GeForce GT 640 1GB GDDR5

Taktix1 · Oct 1, 2013

I am about to purchase a new CPU, specs here:

Processor: Intel Core 3rd Gen i7-3770 Processor (3.40 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.90 GHz)
Windows 8
1TB Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch, 7200rpm, SATA
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600Mhz
16X DVD +/- RW Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 1GB GDDR5

In my current desktop, I have an NVIDIA GeForce GTS250 1GB GDDR3. Is my old card better than this new card (the GT640)? I'm thinking it still is. Also, will my modular Corsair 650w PSU still be compatible with my new system? Thank you for any and all advice!

Thanatos Telos · Oct 1, 2013

No, and yes. the 640 kills the 250, even though both aren't very good for gaming. Your PSU seems to be far more than enough.

Taktix1 · Oct 1, 2013

Thanatos Telos :

Thanks Thanatos! Would the AMD Radeon HD 7570 1GB GDDR5 be an upgrade over the GT640 at all? I'm not a heavy gamer, just play League of Legends, not very graphics heavy. My GTS250 runs it perfectly fine so if any of the new cards are better than my GTS i'll be more than happy.

Thanatos Telos · Oct 1, 2013

Taktix1 :

Thanatos Telos :

Thanks Thanatos! Would the AMD Radeon HD 7570 1GB GDDR5 be an upgrade over the GT640 at all? I'm not a heavy gamer, just play League of Legends, not very graphics heavy. My GTS250 runs it perfectly fine so if any of the new cards are better than my GTS i'll be more than happy.

No, the 640 is about equal to a 7750.

IRONBATMAN · Oct 1, 2013

Thanatos Telos :

Taktix1 :

No, the 640 is about equal to a 7750.

I disagree , the HD 7750 is better than the GT 640

Taktix1 · Oct 2, 2013

Thanks for the responses! One quick thing, so we've established that the GT640 is better than my GTS250. Is my GTS250 better than a Radeon HD 7570 1GB GDDR5 (which I think is a step down from the GT640)

shadow32 · Oct 2, 2013

Taktix1 :

Yes, it is better than a HD 7570

davy rockstar · Oct 2, 2013

WEEEEEEELL!!! why dont we look at the bechs guys!!!

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/612?vs=535

if we compare GT640 2GB DDR3 vs HD 7750 1GB DDR5 we can see which one is clearly the winer

... and im not saying just loock at the benchs, i know it could be imposible for the price but ths HD7750 is paired with the GTX 650... i think is a great choice for the money i think it is costs $10 more than the GT640 could be a great upgrade

renz496 · Oct 3, 2013

well actually GTS250 is ahead of GT640 though it lacks DX11 (which is still doesn't really matter at this performance level). performance wise it is about the same as GTS450.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gt-640-review,3214-4.html

so if you want something that better than GTS250 you're going to look at GTX650 (which is actually a GT640 slapped with GDDR5 instead GDDR3 used in GT640) or 7750

IRONBATMAN · Oct 3, 2013

The HD 7750 seems to be a Basic Gamer with a tight budget 's Favourite. I've reccomended it to others as well.

darkone999 · Sep 13, 2014

I know this is late but many people look up old posts for help..No the GT640 is not a better card per say. Yes it is dx11 and yes it is a newer card. Does it play games better "no". The GTS250 is a better card for games. I have had a GTS 250 I bought new years ago (BFG GTS250 1gig ddr3). It is now in my daughters Pc who plays games such as skyrim,portal and various new games. In the real world this card still plays theses new games at a decent frame rate on medium to high settings. I do have the card OC'd a little with afterburner. I am not here to tout the GTS 250 as a gamers card but the fact is do your home work before you upgrade or buy a new card if your on a budget. Newer does not mean better in the video card market when it comes to gaming.

thy_brandon · Oct 3, 2015

Idk about that I tested both GTS and GT and I got better fps ingames with the GT about 20 more fps not a big difference but it was a difference also my GT has 2gb instead of one so that could make the difference

darkone999 · Jan 6, 2016

This a follow up post for those like me who read old posts for help..Here is a link for u..If u look the GTS250 sits two slots above the gt 640..even if yours has ddr5 thats at best one slot move up the hierarchy ladder. Toms does a good job and is a respected site for those who depend on others testing and ranking hardware..Real world is the truth and I know for a fact the gts250 is better for playing games with as I have had both cards..

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html

Search

Advice: GeForce GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 OR GeForce GT 640 1GB GDDR5

Taktix1

Honorable

renz496

Thanatos Telos

Honorable

Taktix1

Honorable

Thanatos Telos

Honorable

IRONBATMAN

Honorable

Taktix1

Honorable

shadow32

Honorable

davy rockstar

Honorable

renz496

Champion

IRONBATMAN

Honorable

darkone999

Honorable

thy_brandon

Reputable

darkone999

Honorable

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page