Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL, 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 Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL 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 Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL 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 Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL here:
Main Specs
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
Power consumption (TDP)
65 Watt
Interface
IGP
Memory type
GDDR5
HBM2
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has 3 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is used in Laptops, and Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL - in Mobile workstations.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL - with Vega.
Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 23 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 3612 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL.
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
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 Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 241% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
16−18
55−60
ultra / 1080p
14−16
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
35−40
4K / 2160p
−
18−20
low / 720p
30−35
100−110
medium / 1080p
16−18
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Battlefield 5 is 240% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
160−170
250−260
medium / 768p
130−140
220−230
ultra / 1080p
70−75
180−190
QHD / 1440p
40−45
110−120
4K / 2160p
30−33
70−75
high / 768p
100−110
210−220
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 94% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
27−30
−
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
90−95
120−130
medium / 768p
70−75
110−120
ultra / 1080p
45−50
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Dota 2 is 64% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
10−12
45−50
ultra / 1080p
10−11
40−45
QHD / 1440p
−
27−30
4K / 2160p
4−5
14−16
low / 720p
24−27
80−85
medium / 1080p
12−14
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Far Cry 5 is 291% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
18−20
60−65
ultra / 1080p
12−14
45−50
QHD / 1440p
−
27−30
4K / 2160p
−
27−30
low / 720p
75−80
180−190
medium / 1080p
30−35
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Fortnite is 191% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
16−18
60−65
ultra / 1080p
14−16
45−50
QHD / 1440p
4−5
30−35
4K / 2160p
−
24−27
low / 720p
35−40
100−110
medium / 1080p
18−20
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Forza Horizon 4 is 250% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
65−70
140−150
medium / 768p
55−60
120−130
high / 1080p
18−20
70−75
ultra / 1080p
8−9
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Grand Theft Auto V is 144% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
6−7
24−27
ultra / 1080p
4−5
20−22
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
1−2
8−9
low / 720p
18−20
65−70
medium / 1080p
8−9
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Metro Exodus is 287% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
100−110
130−140
ultra / 1080p
90−95
−
medium / 1080p
95−100
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Minecraft is 28% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
40−45
100−110
medium / 1080p
20−22
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 76% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
12−14
24−27
ultra / 1080p
8−9
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−11
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 720p
18−20
65−70
medium / 1080p
12−14
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 176% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
35−40
130−140
medium / 768p
21−24
85−90
high / 1080p
12−14
45−50
ultra / 1080p
8−9
24−27
4K / 2160p
7−8
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 264% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
60−65
ultra / 1080p
24−27
50−55
high / 768p
40−45
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL in World of Tanks is 26% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
Full Specs
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
Architecture
Maxwell
Vega
Code name
Surface Book
Vega Kaby Lake-G
Type
Laptop
Mobile workstation
Release date
1 October 2015
7 January 2018
Pipelines
384
1280
Core clock speed
954 MHz
931 MHz
Boost Clock
993 MHz
1011 MHz
Transistor count
5,000 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
80.88
Memory bus width
64 Bit
1024 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
1400 MHz
Memory bandwidth
179.2 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
2.0
Vulkan
1.2.131
CUDA
+
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
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