GeForce 930A vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
When comparing GeForce 930A 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 930A 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 930A
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 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 940M GDDR5 here:
Main Specs
GeForce 930A | Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GeForce 930A has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
- GeForce 930A is used in Desktops, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - in Laptops.
- GeForce 930A and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are build with Maxwell architecture.
- Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 26 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.
- GeForce 930A 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 3010 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Battlefield 5 is 81% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GeForce 930A and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 160−170 |
medium / 768p | 95−100 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | − | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 42% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Dota 2 is 29% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | − |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Fortnite is 52% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Forza Horizon 4 is 100% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Grand Theft Auto V is 55% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Metro Exodus is 120% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 65−70 | − |
ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 44% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 116% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
medium / 768p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 112% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in World of Tanks is 35% more, than GeForce 930A. |
Full Specs
GeForce 930A | Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 | |
Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
Code name | GM108 | Surface Book |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 13 March 2015 | 1 October 2015 |
Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
Core clock speed | 928 MHz | 954 MHz |
Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 993 MHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 22.58 | |
Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 5012 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 |
Shader Model | 5.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 1.2 | |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
CUDA | 5.0 | + |
Optimus | + | |
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