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    GeForce GTX 480M vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5

    When comparing GeForce GTX 480M 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 480M 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.
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    GeForce GTX 480M and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 480M 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 480M or Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 here:

    GeForce GTX 480M Laptops
    Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 480M has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is build with Fermi architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 104 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by 40 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 3812 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−11 9−10
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 21−24 21−24
    medium / 1080p 12−14 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name N11E-GTX-A3 Surface Book
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 25 May 2010 1 October 2015
    Pipelines 352 384
    Core clock speed 850 MHz 954 MHz
    Boost Clock 993 MHz
    Transistor count 3,100 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 18.7 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 598.4 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1200 MHz 5012 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 API DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + +
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0
    SLI options +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
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