GeForce GTX 285M SLI vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
When comparing GeForce GTX 285M 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 285M 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 285M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 285M 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 285M SLI or Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
1 GB
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GeForce GTX 285M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 285M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 378 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
GeForce GTX 285M SLI is manufactured by 55 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 3992 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
14−16
9−10
ultra / 1080p
8−9
5−6
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
27−30
21−24
medium / 1080p
16−18
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 41% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
21−24
16−18
ultra / 1080p
18−20
14−16
QHD / 1440p
5−6
0−1
4K / 2160p
4−5
−
low / 720p
45−50
30−35
medium / 1080p
24−27
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 40% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 285M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
200−210
160−170
medium / 768p
170−180
130−140
ultra / 1080p
90−95
70−75
QHD / 1440p
50−55
40−45
4K / 2160p
30−33
30−33
high / 768p
130−140
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 26% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
35−40
27−30
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
100−110
90−95
medium / 768p
90−95
70−75
ultra / 1080p
60−65
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Dota 2 is 22% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
16−18
10−12
ultra / 1080p
14−16
10−11
4K / 2160p
5−6
4−5
low / 720p
35−40
24−27
medium / 1080p
16−18
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
21−24
18−20
ultra / 1080p
18−20
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
low / 720p
90−95
75−80
medium / 1080p
45−50
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Fortnite is 28% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
21−24
16−18
ultra / 1080p
18−20
14−16
QHD / 1440p
8−9
4−5
low / 720p
45−50
35−40
medium / 1080p
24−27
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 33% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
80−85
65−70
medium / 768p
70−75
55−60
high / 1080p
27−30
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−12
8−9
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 26% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
9−10
6−7
ultra / 1080p
7−8
4−5
4K / 2160p
2−3
1−2
low / 720p
27−30
18−20
medium / 1080p
12−14
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
110−120
100−110
ultra / 1080p
100−110
90−95
medium / 1080p
100−110
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Minecraft is 10% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
21−24
18−20
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
50−55
40−45
medium / 1080p
21−24
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 16% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
14−16
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
18−20
medium / 1080p
14−16
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 23% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
50−55
35−40
medium / 768p
30−35
21−24
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−11
8−9
4K / 2160p
8−9
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 41% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
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 285M SLI in World of Tanks is 16% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Architecture
G9x
Maxwell
Code name
N10E-GTX
Surface Book
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
2 March 2009
1 October 2015
Pipelines
256
384
Core clock speed
576 MHz
954 MHz
Boost Clock
993 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology
55 nm
28 nm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
1020 MHz
5012 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
CUDA
+
+
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
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