Iris Graphics 6100 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
When choosing between Iris Graphics 6100 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between Iris Graphics 6100 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
Iris Graphics 6100 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Iris Graphics 6100 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 Graphics 6100 or Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 here:
Main Specs
Iris Graphics 6100
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
System Shared
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
Iris Graphics 6100 is build with Gen. 8 Broadwell 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 Graphics 6100.
Iris Graphics 6100 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - by 28 nm process technology.
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
4−5
9−10
ultra / 1080p
3−4
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
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 Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
−
16−18
ultra / 1080p
7−8
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
30−35
medium / 1080p
8−9
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Battlefield 5 is 90% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Iris Graphics 6100 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
110−120
160−170
medium / 768p
85−90
130−140
ultra / 1080p
40−45
70−75
QHD / 1440p
24−27
40−45
4K / 2160p
−
30−33
high / 768p
60−65
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 57% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
14−16
27−30
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 10% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
70−75
90−95
medium / 768p
45−50
70−75
ultra / 1080p
24−27
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Dota 2 is 45% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
6−7
10−12
ultra / 1080p
5−6
10−11
4K / 2160p
3−4
4−5
low / 720p
12−14
24−27
medium / 1080p
6−7
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Far Cry 5 is 71% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
12−14
18−20
ultra / 1080p
8−9
12−14
low / 720p
50−55
75−80
medium / 1080p
14−16
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Fortnite is 59% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
9−10
16−18
ultra / 1080p
9−10
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
low / 720p
18−20
35−40
medium / 1080p
10−11
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Forza Horizon 4 is 83% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
40−45
65−70
medium / 768p
35−40
55−60
high / 1080p
8−9
18−20
ultra / 1080p
5−6
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 65% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
3−4
6−7
ultra / 1080p
2−3
4−5
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
8−9
18−20
medium / 1080p
5−6
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Metro Exodus is 80% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
90−95
100−110
high / 1080p
80−85
−
ultra / 1080p
70−75
90−95
medium / 1080p
−
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Minecraft is 19% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
16−18
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
16−18
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 33% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
7−8
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
8−9
18−20
medium / 1080p
−
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 62% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
18−20
35−40
medium / 768p
12−14
21−24
high / 1080p
7−8
12−14
ultra / 1080p
5−6
8−9
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 81% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
80−85
90−95
medium / 768p
35−40
50−55
ultra / 1080p
14−16
24−27
high / 768p
30−35
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in World of Tanks is 29% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
Full Specs
Iris Graphics 6100
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Architecture
Gen. 8 Broadwell
Maxwell
Code name
Broadwell GT3
Surface Book
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
5 January 2015
1 October 2015
Pipelines
48
384
Core clock speed
300 MHz
954 MHz
Boost Clock
1100 MHz
993 MHz
Transistor count
189 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
52.80
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.4
OpenCL
2.0
Vulkan
1.1.80
CUDA
+
Optimus
+
Quick Sync
+
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