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Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is positioned at rank 222 and the Quadro M2000M is on rank 177, so the Quadro M2000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M2000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) and Quadro M2000M
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.
Quadro M2000M
The Quadro M2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,410 points.
Graphics Performance
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) scores 3,500 and the Quadro M2000M reaches 3,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is built on Maxwell while the Quadro M2000M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) vs 640 (Quadro M2000M). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1098 MHz.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,500+3% | 3,410 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 1098 MHz+11% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M2000M has 4 GB. The Quadro M2000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M2000M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2000M).
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) draws 30W versus the Quadro M2000M's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) vs 350W (Quadro M2000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Quadro M2000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-45% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 116.7+88% | 62.0 |
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