Quadro M2000M vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro M2000M

55

3,410

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

30

3,500

+2.6%

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.

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 Quadro M2000M is positioned at rank 177 and the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is on rank 222, so the Quadro M2000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2000M

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

99%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

98%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

94%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

92%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

90%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

89%

#162

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2166%

#177

Quadro M2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

97%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

96%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

94%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

93%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

93%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

92%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

91%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

90%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#212

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

465%

#214

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

422%

#215

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

421%

#219

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

383%

#220

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

380%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

100%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

95%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

95%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

92%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

91%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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	Quadro M2000M	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

Quadro M2000M Benchmark Check

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

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2000M and Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

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.

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

The Quadro M2000M scores 3,410 and the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2000M is built on Maxwell while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M2000M) vs 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)). Boost clocks: 1098 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
G3D Mark Score	3,410	3,500+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Boost Clock	1098 MHz+11%	993 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2000M	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M2000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) has 2 GB. The Quadro M2000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M2000M) vs 12 (11_0) (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2000M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)).

Feature	Quadro M2000M	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
Encoder	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2000M draws 55W versus the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)'s 30W — a 58.8% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000M) vs 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.