Maxwell GPU Surface Book vs GeForce GT 755M SLI
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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 is positioned at rank 230 and the GeForce GT 755M SLI is on rank 285, so the Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 755M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 755M SLI.
| Insight | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 755M SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 755M SLI holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $75), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 48.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 and GeForce GT 755M SLI
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.
GeForce GT 755M SLI
The GeForce GT 755M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 2W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,280 points.
Graphics Performance
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book scores 3,311 and the GeForce GT 755M SLI reaches 3,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 755M SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 768 (GeForce GT 755M SLI).
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,280 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M SLI). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+12% | 4.1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M SLI).
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (1st Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP6 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 755M SLI's 2W — a 175% difference. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 350W (GeForce GT 755M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 90°C.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 2W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85-6% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 110.4 | 1640.0+1386% |
Value Analysis
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GT 755M SLI launched at $200 and now averages $50. The GeForce GT 755M SLI costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.1 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 65.6 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) — the GeForce GT 755M SLI offers 48.8% better value. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-25% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $50-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.1 | 65.6+49% |
| Codename | Surface Book | N14P-? |
| Release | October 1 2015 | November 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #779 | #554 |
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