Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
In this comparison between Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU will be the best choice, for others Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU 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 Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU or Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 here:
Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU is build with Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 654 MHz higher, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU is manufactured by 10 nm process technology, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p
9−10
9−10
ultra / 1080p
5−6
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
21−24
medium / 1080p
10−12
12−14
Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
high / 1080p
14−16
16−18
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
30−35
medium / 1080p
16−18
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Battlefield 5 is 5% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
160−170
160−170
medium / 768p
130−140
130−140
ultra / 1080p
65−70
70−75
QHD / 1440p
35−40
40−45
4K / 2160p
27−30
30−33
high / 768p
100−110
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 2% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
24−27
27−30
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
70−75
70−75
ultra / 1080p
40−45
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Dota 2 is 1% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
high / 1080p
10−12
10−12
ultra / 1080p
10−11
10−11
4K / 2160p
4−5
4−5
low / 720p
24−27
24−27
medium / 1080p
12−14
12−14
Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 have the same average FPS in Far Cry 5.
high / 1080p
18−20
18−20
ultra / 1080p
12−14
12−14
low / 720p
70−75
75−80
medium / 1080p
30−35
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Fortnite is 2% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
high / 1080p
16−18
16−18
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
QHD / 1440p
3−4
4−5
low / 720p
30−35
35−40
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Forza Horizon 4 is 5% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
low / 768p
60−65
65−70
medium / 768p
55−60
55−60
high / 1080p
18−20
18−20
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Grand Theft Auto V is 5% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
high / 1080p
6−7
6−7
ultra / 1080p
4−5
4−5
4K / 2160p
1−2
1−2
low / 720p
18−20
18−20
medium / 1080p
8−9
8−9
Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
high / 1080p
95−100
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
90−95
medium / 1080p
95−100
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Minecraft is 2% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
high / 1080p
18−20
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
40−45
40−45
medium / 1080p
18−20
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 4% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
18−20
medium / 1080p
12−14
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 8% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
low / 768p
30−35
35−40
medium / 768p
21−24
21−24
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
7−8
8−9
4K / 2160p
7−8
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 6% more, than Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
50−55
ultra / 1080p
24−27
24−27
high / 768p
40−45
40−45
Iris Plus Graphics G4 Ice Lake 48 EU and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.
