GeForce RTX 4060 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

2015Core: 954 MHzBoost: 993 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+458.5%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

2 GB 30

3,500

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

Radeon RX 6850M

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

GeForce RTX 5060

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

2023

Why buy it

✅+458.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 180.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($299 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

❌283.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 30W.

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 115W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,500 vs 19,548).
❌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 23.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

2015

Why buy it

✅+458.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 180.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($299 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 $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 115W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌283.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,500 vs 19,548).
❌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 23.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 3,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 458.5% 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 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 99.3% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 458.5% higher G3D Mark. Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 3,500 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 Benchmark Check

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
1080p
low	167 FPS	77 FPS
medium	152 FPS	65 FPS
high	134 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	28 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	61 FPS
medium	114 FPS	51 FPS
high	99 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	22 FPS
medium	74 FPS	21 FPS
high	62 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	11 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
1080p
low	392 FPS	97 FPS
medium	334 FPS	68 FPS
high	268 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	53 FPS
medium	209 FPS	31 FPS
high	169 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	18 FPS
medium	98 FPS	11 FPS
high	82 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	7 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
1080p
low	812 FPS	158 FPS
medium	642 FPS	126 FPS
high	551 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	118 FPS
medium	443 FPS	94 FPS
high	379 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	79 FPS
medium	297 FPS	63 FPS
high	234 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	39 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
1080p
low	746 FPS	157 FPS
medium	613 FPS	126 FPS
high	536 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	110 FPS
medium	486 FPS	88 FPS
high	421 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	64 FPS
medium	308 FPS	50 FPS
high	285 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) 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: 3,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)'s 3,500 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 458.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
G3D Mark Score	19,548+459%	3,500
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+700%	384
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+148%	993 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 (940M, GDDR5) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (11_0) (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	—
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)'s 30W — a 117.2% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
TDP	115W	30W-74%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75
Perf/Watt	170.0+46%	116.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) launched at $150. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) costs 49.8% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 23.3 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 180.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).