GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book
When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 GeForce GTX 860M SLI or Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Power consumption (TDP)
120 Watt
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2x 4 GB
1 GB
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GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are build with Maxwell architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 75 MHz higher, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 12 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
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
21−24
8−9
ultra / 1080p
14−16
5−6
QHD / 1440p
8−9
0−1
4K / 2160p
5−6
−
low / 720p
40−45
20−22
medium / 1080p
27−30
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 145% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
35−40
14−16
ultra / 1080p
30−35
12−14
QHD / 1440p
14−16
0−1
4K / 2160p
9−10
−
low / 720p
75−80
30−35
medium / 1080p
40−45
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 147% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
230−240
150−160
medium / 768p
210−220
130−140
ultra / 1080p
130−140
65−70
QHD / 1440p
100−110
35−40
4K / 2160p
55−60
27−30
high / 768p
170−180
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 77% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
55−60
24−27
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 37% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
120−130
85−90
medium / 768p
110−120
65−70
ultra / 1080p
85−90
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Dota 2 is 67% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
27−30
10−11
ultra / 1080p
24−27
9−10
QHD / 1440p
21−24
−
4K / 2160p
9−10
4−5
low / 720p
55−60
24−27
medium / 1080p
30−33
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
35−40
16−18
ultra / 1080p
27−30
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
low / 720p
130−140
70−75
medium / 1080p
80−85
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Fortnite is 112% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
35−40
14−16
ultra / 1080p
27−30
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
3−4
4K / 2160p
14−16
−
low / 720p
75−80
30−35
medium / 1080p
40−45
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 150% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
110−120
60−65
medium / 768p
100−105
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
16−18
ultra / 1080p
18−20
8−9
QHD / 1440p
9−10
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 102% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
12−14
4−5
QHD / 1440p
10−12
−
4K / 2160p
3−4
1−2
low / 720p
45−50
16−18
medium / 1080p
20−22
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Metro Exodus is 185% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
120−130
95−100
high / 1080p
−
95−100
ultra / 1080p
−
85−90
medium / 1080p
110−120
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Minecraft is 23% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
75−80
35−40
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 60% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−12
8−9
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
4K / 2160p
2−3
−
low / 720p
40−45
16−18
medium / 1080p
21−24
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 91% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
80−85
30−35
medium / 768p
50−55
21−24
high / 1080p
27−30
10−12
ultra / 1080p
16−18
7−8
4K / 2160p
9−10
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 137% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
50−55
ultra / 1080p
40−45
24−27
high / 768p
55−60
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in World of Tanks is 18% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Architecture
Maxwell
Maxwell
Code name
Surface Book
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
12 March 2014
1 October 2015
Pipelines
1280
384
Core clock speed
1029 MHz
954 MHz
Boost Clock
993 MHz
Transistor count
2x 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Memory bus width
2x 128 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
5000 MHz
5012 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
CUDA
+
+
SLI options
+
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
+
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