GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Popular choices:

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book

2015Core: 954 MHzBoost: 993 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

8 GB 160

22,651

+584.1%

GeForce GTX TITAN X

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

TITAN RTX

GeForce RTX 3080

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

2 GB 30

3,311

0.0%

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+584.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 157.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 22.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.1 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

2015

Why buy it

✅+584.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 157.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 22.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.1 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Maxwell GPU Surface Book?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 584.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 166.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 584.1% higher G3D Mark. Maxwell GPU Surface Book really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Maxwell GPU Surface Book still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 3,311 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Maxwell GPU Surface Book Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
1080p
low	177 FPS	77 FPS
medium	162 FPS	65 FPS
high	142 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	28 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	61 FPS
medium	118 FPS	51 FPS
high	101 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	22 FPS
medium	79 FPS	21 FPS
high	66 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	11 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
1080p
low	433 FPS	97 FPS
medium	363 FPS	68 FPS
high	294 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	53 FPS
medium	238 FPS	31 FPS
high	194 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	18 FPS
medium	102 FPS	11 FPS
high	84 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	7 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
1080p
low	855 FPS	149 FPS
medium	693 FPS	119 FPS
high	609 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	112 FPS
medium	527 FPS	89 FPS
high	452 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	74 FPS
medium	355 FPS	60 FPS
high	308 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	37 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
1080p
low	775 FPS	149 FPS
medium	639 FPS	119 FPS
high	558 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	110 FPS
medium	503 FPS	88 FPS
high	435 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	64 FPS
medium	322 FPS	50 FPS
high	298 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Maxwell GPU Surface Book

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Maxwell GPU Surface Book's 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 584.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
G3D Mark Score	22,651+584%	3,311
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4352+1033%	384
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+155%	993 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (11_0) (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs None (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	None
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Maxwell GPU Surface Book's 30W — a 136.8% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
TDP	160W	30W-81%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85
Perf/Watt	141.6+28%	110.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book launched at $150. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book costs 62.4% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 22.1 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 157% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).