GeForce GTX 560 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

When comparing GeForce GTX 560 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 560 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:

Maxwell GPU Surface Book Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 560	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Power consumption (TDP)	150 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	Two 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	1 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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GeForce GTX 560 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
GeForce GTX 560 is used in Desktops, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 560 is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 144 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560.
GeForce GTX 560 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 1012 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	14−16	8−9
ultra / 1080p	8−9	5−6
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	27−30	20−22
medium / 1080p	16−18	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 54% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	21−24	14−16
ultra / 1080p	18−20	12−14
QHD / 1440p	5−6	0−1
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	45−50	30−35
medium / 1080p	24−27	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Battlefield 5 is 47% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 560 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	200−210	150−160
medium / 768p	170−180	130−140
ultra / 1080p	90−95	65−70
QHD / 1440p	50−55	35−40
4K / 2160p	30−33	27−30
high / 768p	130−140	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 33% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	35−40	24−27
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	100−110	85−90
medium / 768p	90−95	65−70
ultra / 1080p	60−65	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Dota 2 is 32% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	16−18	10−11
ultra / 1080p	14−16	9−10
4K / 2160p	5−6	4−5
low / 720p	35−40	24−27
medium / 1080p	16−18	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	18−20	12−14
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	90−95	70−75
medium / 1080p	45−50	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Fortnite is 36% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	24−27	14−16
ultra / 1080p	18−20	12−14
QHD / 1440p	8−9	3−4
low / 720p	45−50	30−35
medium / 1080p	24−27	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Forza Horizon 4 is 56% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	80−85	60−65
medium / 768p	70−75	50−55
high / 1080p	27−30	16−18
ultra / 1080p	10−12	8−9
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Grand Theft Auto V is 37% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	9−10	6−7
ultra / 1080p	7−8	4−5
4K / 2160p	2−3	1−2
low / 720p	27−30	16−18
medium / 1080p	12−14	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Metro Exodus is 71% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	110−120	95−100
high / 1080p	−	95−100
ultra / 1080p	100−110	85−90
medium / 1080p	100−110	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Minecraft is 14% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	21−24	18−20
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	50−55	35−40
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	16−18
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 33% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	50−55	30−35
medium / 768p	30−35	21−24
high / 1080p	16−18	10−12
ultra / 1080p	10−11	7−8
4K / 2160p	8−9	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	100−105	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	30−35	24−27
high / 768p	50−55	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in World of Tanks is 16% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 560	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell
Code name	GF114	Surface Book
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	17 May 2011	1 October 2015
Pipelines	336	384
Core clock speed	810 MHz	954 MHz
Boost Clock		993 MHz
Transistor count	1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	45.36
Floating-point performance	1,088.6 gflops
Length	8.25" (21 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	4000 MHz	5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth	128.0 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model	5.1
OpenGL	4.1
OpenCL	1.1
Vulkan	N/A
CUDA	+	+
Bus support	16x PCI-E 2.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	+
HDCP	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
3D Blu-Ray	+
3D Gaming	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	80 Mh/s
Optimus		+
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GeForce GTX 560 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

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