FirePro W8000 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

When comparing FirePro W8000 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 FirePro W8000 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 here:

Maxwell GPU Surface Book Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro W8000	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Power consumption (TDP)	225 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	1 GB
Display Connectors	4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI
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FirePro W8000 has 3 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
FirePro W8000 is used in Desktops, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - in Laptops.
FirePro W8000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 54 MHz higher, than FirePro W8000.
FirePro W8000 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 488 MHz higher, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	8−9
ultra / 1080p	10−11	5−6
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
low / 720p	35−40	20−22
medium / 1080p	21−24	10−12
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 90% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	27−30	14−16
ultra / 1080p	24−27	12−14
QHD / 1440p	7−8	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	60−65	30−35
medium / 1080p	30−35	16−18
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Battlefield 5 is 94% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	220−230	150−160
medium / 768p	190−200	130−140
ultra / 1080p	100−110	65−70
QHD / 1440p	65−70	35−40
4K / 2160p	35−40	27−30
high / 768p	150−160	95−100
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 51% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	45−50	24−27
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 27% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	110−120	85−90
medium / 768p	100−110	65−70
ultra / 1080p	70−75	40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Dota 2 is 49% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	21−24	10−11
ultra / 1080p	18−20	9−10
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	4−5
low / 720p	45−50	24−27
medium / 1080p	21−24	10−12
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Far Cry 5 is 91% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	27−30	16−18
ultra / 1080p	21−24	12−14
QHD / 1440p	14−16	−
low / 720p	110−120	70−75
medium / 1080p	60−65	30−33
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Fortnite is 72% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	30−33	14−16
ultra / 1080p	21−24	12−14
QHD / 1440p	10−12	3−4
low / 720p	60−65	30−35
medium / 1080p	30−35	16−18
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 100% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	95−100	60−65
medium / 768p	85−90	50−55
high / 1080p	35−40	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	8−9
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 68% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	10−12	6−7
ultra / 1080p	8−9	4−5
4K / 2160p	2−3	1−2
low / 720p	35−40	16−18
medium / 1080p	14−16	8−9
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	110−120	95−100
high / 1080p	−	95−100
ultra / 1080p	−	85−90
medium / 1080p	110−120	95−100
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Minecraft is 18% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	65−70	35−40
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 43% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	16−18
medium / 1080p	18−20	12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 58% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	65−70	30−35
medium / 768p	40−45	21−24
high / 1080p	21−24	10−12
ultra / 1080p	12−14	7−8
4K / 2160p	7−8	6−7
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 87% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	35−40	24−27
high / 768p	55−60	40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in World of Tanks is 16% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

Full Specs

	FirePro W8000	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Code name	Tahiti	Surface Book
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	14 June 2012	1 October 2015
Pipelines	1792	384
Core clock speed	900 MHz	954 MHz
Boost Clock		993 MHz
Transistor count	4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	100.8
Floating-point performance	3,226 gflops
Length	279 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	5500 MHz	5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth	176 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_1)	DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model	5.1
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131
CUDA		+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	391 Mh/s
Optimus		+
Form factor	full height / full length
StereoOutput3D	+
DisplayPort count	4
Dual-link DVI support	+
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FirePro W8000 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

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