Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) vs Radeon Pro 560
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 Radeon Pro 560 is on rank 175, so the Radeon Pro 560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 560
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 560.
| Insight | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) holds the technical lead. Priced at $75 (vs $150), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Radeon Pro 560
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.
Radeon Pro 560
The Radeon Pro 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,475 points.
Graphics Performance
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) scores 3,500 and the Radeon Pro 560 reaches 3,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560).
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,500 | 3,475 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) draws 30W versus the Radeon Pro 560's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 116.7+152% | 46.3 |
Value Analysis
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Pro 560 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) costs 50% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.7 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) vs 23.2 (Radeon Pro 560) — the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) offers 101.3% better value. The Radeon Pro 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-70% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-50% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.7+101% | 23.2 |
| Codename | Surface Book | Polaris 21 |
| Release | October 1 2015 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #782 | #543 |
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