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    Maxwell GPU Surface Book vs Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri

    When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri, 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 and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri 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

      Maxwell GPU Surface Book Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
    Memory type GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB
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    • Maxwell GPU Surface Book is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - in Desktops.
    • Maxwell GPU Surface Book is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - with GCN.
    • Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 234 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
    • Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 8−9 7−8
    ultra / 1080p 5−6 4−5
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 20−22 18−20
    medium / 1080p 10−12 9−10
    The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 10% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.

    Full Specs

      Maxwell GPU Surface Book Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
    Architecture Maxwell GCN
    Code name Surface Book Kaveri Spectre
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 1 October 2015 14 January 2014
    Pipelines 384 512
    Core clock speed 954 MHz 720 MHz
    Boost Clock 993 MHz
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Memory bus width 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5012 MHz
    Shared memory - +
    DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 DirectX 12 (FL 12_0), Shader 5.2
    CUDA +
    Optimus +
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