Radeon Pro 560 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
Radeon Pro 560
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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 Radeon Pro 560 is positioned at rank 175 and the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is on rank 222, 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 Radeon Pro 560
Performance Per Dollar Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
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 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 | Radeon Pro 560 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 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 | Radeon Pro 560 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($75) |
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 Radeon Pro 560 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 560 scores 3,475 and the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560) vs 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,475 | 3,500 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 560 draws 75W versus the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)'s 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 560) vs 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 30W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 46.3 | 116.7+152% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 560 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) launched at $150 and now averages $75. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) costs 50% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.2 (Radeon Pro 560) vs 46.7 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) — the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) offers 101.3% better value. The Radeon Pro 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $150-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $75-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.2 | 46.7+101% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | Surface Book |
| Release | April 18 2017 | October 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #543 | #782 |
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