Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 vs UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU

When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU, 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 UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU 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 UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU 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 UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU here:

Main Specs

  Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU
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 UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU - with Gen. 11 Ice Lake.
  • Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 754 MHz higher, than UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU.
  • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU - by 10 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 5−6
ultra / 1080p 5−6 3−4
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 14−16
medium / 1080p 12−14 6−7
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 71% more, than UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU.

Full Specs

  Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 UHD Graphics G7 Lakefield GT2 64 EU
Architecture Maxwell Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Code name Surface Book Lakefield GT2
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 1 October 2015 28 May 2020
Pipelines 384 64
Core clock speed 954 MHz 200 MHz
Boost Clock 993 MHz 500 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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