Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
When comparing Iris Xe Graphics G7 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 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.
Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Iris Xe Graphics G7 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 Xe Graphics G7 or Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 here:
Main Specs
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Memory type
DDR4
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
Iris Xe Graphics G7 is build with Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - with Maxwell.
Iris Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by 10 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
16−18
9−10
ultra / 1080p
9−10
5−6
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
21−24
medium / 1080p
20−22
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
24−27
16−18
ultra / 1080p
21−24
14−16
QHD / 1440p
5−6
0−1
low / 720p
55−60
30−35
medium / 1080p
27−30
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Battlefield 5 is 65% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
210−220
160−170
medium / 768p
180−190
130−140
ultra / 1080p
100−110
70−75
QHD / 1440p
55−60
40−45
4K / 2160p
30−33
30−33
high / 768p
140−150
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 35% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
40−45
27−30
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
110−120
90−95
medium / 768p
95−100
70−75
ultra / 1080p
65−70
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Dota 2 is 32% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
18−20
10−12
ultra / 1080p
18−20
10−11
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
4K / 2160p
6−7
4−5
low / 720p
40−45
24−27
medium / 1080p
21−24
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
24−27
18−20
ultra / 1080p
20−22
12−14
QHD / 1440p
12−14
−
low / 720p
100−110
75−80
medium / 1080p
55−60
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Fortnite is 48% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
27−30
16−18
ultra / 1080p
21−24
14−16
QHD / 1440p
9−10
4−5
low / 720p
55−60
35−40
medium / 1080p
30−35
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Forza Horizon 4 is 66% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
90−95
65−70
medium / 768p
80−85
55−60
high / 1080p
30−35
18−20
ultra / 1080p
12−14
8−9
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Grand Theft Auto V is 44% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
10−11
6−7
ultra / 1080p
8−9
4−5
4K / 2160p
1−2
1−2
low / 720p
30−35
18−20
medium / 1080p
14−16
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Metro Exodus is 62% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
110−120
100−110
ultra / 1080p
−
90−95
medium / 1080p
110−120
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Minecraft is 13% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
60−65
40−45
medium / 1080p
18−20
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 23% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
18−20
medium / 1080p
16−18
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
55−60
35−40
medium / 768p
35−40
21−24
high / 1080p
20−22
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−12
8−9
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 52% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
50−55
ultra / 1080p
35−40
24−27
high / 768p
50−55
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in World of Tanks is 15% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
Full Specs
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Architecture
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Maxwell
Code name
Tiger Lake Xe
Surface Book
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
15 August 2020
1 October 2015
Pipelines
96
384
Core clock speed
954 MHz
Boost Clock
993 MHz
Manufacturing process technology
10 nm
28 nm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
DirectX 12_1
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
CUDA
+
Optimus
+
Quick Sync
+
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