Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
Performance Per Dollar Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H 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 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) | 🛑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 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 512.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+512.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅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 Ryzen 7 4800H and Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,245 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H scores 3,245 and the Maxwell GPU Surface Book reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book uses Maxwell, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) vs 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Boost clocks: 2300 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,245 | 3,311+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+367% | 384 |
| Boost Clock | 2300 MHz+132% | 993 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H draws 43W versus the Maxwell GPU Surface Book's 30W — a 35.6% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) vs 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W | 30W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 75.5 | 110.4+46% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book launched at $150 and now averages $75. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book costs 83.3% less ($375 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.2 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) vs 44.1 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) — the Maxwell GPU Surface Book offers 512.5% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $150-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $75-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.2 | 44.1+513% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | Surface Book |
| Release | August 8 2025 | October 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #229 | #779 |
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