Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 vs Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7
When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7, 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 Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 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 Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 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 Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 here:
Main Specs
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7
Memory type
GDDR5
DDR4
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 - with Gen. 11 Ice Lake.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 - by 10 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
9−10
12−14
ultra / 1080p
5−6
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
21−24
30−33
medium / 1080p
12−14
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 41% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
16−18
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
30−35
45−50
medium / 1080p
16−18
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Battlefield 5 is 40% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
160−170
200−210
medium / 768p
130−140
170−180
ultra / 1080p
70−75
90−95
QHD / 1440p
40−45
50−55
4K / 2160p
30−33
24−27
high / 768p
100−110
130−140
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 25% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
27−30
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 18% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
90−95
110−120
medium / 768p
70−75
90−95
ultra / 1080p
45−50
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Dota 2 is 28% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
10−12
16−18
ultra / 1080p
10−11
14−16
4K / 2160p
4−5
5−6
low / 720p
24−27
35−40
medium / 1080p
12−14
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
18−20
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
12−14
low / 720p
75−80
95−100
medium / 1080p
30−35
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Fortnite is 34% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
16−18
24−27
ultra / 1080p
14−16
18−20
QHD / 1440p
4−5
6−7
low / 720p
35−40
50−55
medium / 1080p
18−20
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Forza Horizon 4 is 44% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
65−70
80−85
medium / 768p
55−60
70−75
high / 1080p
18−20
27−30
ultra / 1080p
8−9
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Grand Theft Auto V is 26% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
6−7
8−9
ultra / 1080p
4−5
6−7
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
27−30
medium / 1080p
8−9
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Metro Exodus is 55% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
100−110
110−120
ultra / 1080p
90−95
100−110
medium / 1080p
95−100
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Minecraft is 10% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
40−45
55−60
medium / 1080p
20−22
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 15% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
27−30
medium / 1080p
12−14
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 23% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
35−40
50−55
medium / 768p
21−24
30−35
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
8−9
10−11
4K / 2160p
7−8
5−6
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 35% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
60−65
ultra / 1080p
24−27
30−35
high / 768p
40−45
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in World of Tanks is 13% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
Full Specs
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7
Architecture
Maxwell
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Code name
Surface Book
Tiger Lake Xe
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
1 October 2015
15 August 2020
Pipelines
384
96
Core clock speed
954 MHz
Boost Clock
993 MHz
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
10 nm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
Shared memory
-
+
DirectX
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
DirectX 12_1
CUDA
+
Optimus
+
Quick Sync
+
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