GeForce GTX 770M SLI vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5

When comparing GeForce GTX 770M 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 770M 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 770M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce GTX 770M 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 770M SLI or Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 770M SLI Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2x 3 GB 1 GB
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  • GeForce GTX 770M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • GeForce GTX 770M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 143 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 770M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 770M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 1012 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 770M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 24−27 9−10
ultra / 1080p 14−16 5−6
QHD / 1440p 10−11 0−1
4K / 2160p 6−7
low / 720p 45−50 21−24
medium / 1080p 30−35 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 770M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 770M SLI Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Architecture Kepler Maxwell
Code name Surface Book
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 30 May 2013 1 October 2015
Pipelines 1920 384
Core clock speed 811 MHz 954 MHz
Boost Clock 993 MHz
Transistor count 2x 2540 Million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Memory bus width 2x 192 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 5012 MHz
Shared memory - -
DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
CUDA + +
SLI options +
Laptop size large
Optimus + +
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