Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 vs Quadro P2000 Max Q

When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro P2000 Max Q, 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro P2000 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro P2000 Max Q are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro P2000 Max Q 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 or Quadro P2000 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 Quadro P2000 Max Q
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
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  • Quadro P2000 Max Q has 3 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
  • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is used in Laptops, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - in Mobile workstations.
  • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro P2000 Max Q is 261 MHz higher, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
  • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro P2000 Max Q is 996 MHz higher, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 35−40
ultra / 1080p 5−6 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 21−24 60−65
medium / 1080p 12−14 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P2000 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 241% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.

Full Specs

  Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 Quadro P2000 Max Q
Architecture Maxwell Pascal
Code name Surface Book GP107GL
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 1 October 2015 5 July 2017
Pipelines 384 768
Core clock speed 954 MHz 1215 MHz
Boost Clock 993 MHz 1468 MHz
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 6008 MHz
Shared memory - -
DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 DirectX 12_1, Shader 5.0
CUDA +
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus + +
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