GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5

When comparing GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 260M SLI or Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 260M SLI Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
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  • GeForce GTX 260M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 404 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 4062 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 9−10
ultra / 1080p 5−6 5−6
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 20−22 21−24
medium / 1080p 10−12 12−14
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 260M SLI Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Architecture G9x Maxwell
Code name NB9E-GTX Surface Book
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 2 March 2009 1 October 2015
Pipelines 224 384
Core clock speed 550 MHz 954 MHz
Boost Clock 993 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 950 MHz 5012 MHz
Shared memory - -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
CUDA + +
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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