Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) vs Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
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. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is positioned at rank #222 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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 Ryzen 5 6600H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H.
| Insight | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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. Priced at $75 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H, it costs 79% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 373.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+373.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 Ryzen 5 6600H
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 Ryzen 5 6600H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,448 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) scores 3,500 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H reaches 3,448 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 2491 MHz.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,500+2% | 3,448 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1792+367% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 2491 MHz+151% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) draws 30W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H's 132W — a 125.9% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-77% | 132W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 116.7+347% | 26.1 |
Value Analysis
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) costs 78.6% less ($275 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.7 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) vs 9.9 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) offers 371.7% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-57% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-79% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.7+372% | 9.9 |
| Codename | Surface Book | Navi 23 |
| Release | October 1 2015 | October 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #782 | #150 |
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