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    Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 vs Quadro 500M

    When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro 500M, 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 Quadro 500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Quadro 500M

    Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 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 940M GDDR5 here:

    Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 Laptops

    Main Specs

      Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 Quadro 500M
    Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt
    Interface MXM-A (3.0)
    Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro 500M have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
    • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is used in Laptops, and Quadro 500M - in Desktops.
    • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro 500M - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 254 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
    • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 500M - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 3212 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 9−10 0−1
    ultra / 1080p 5−6 −
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 21−24 1−2
    medium / 1080p 12−14 0−1
    The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than Quadro 500M.

    Full Specs

      Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 Quadro 500M
    Architecture Maxwell Fermi
    Code name Surface Book GF108
    Type Laptop Workstation
    Release date 1 October 2015 22 February 2011
    Pipelines 384 96
    Core clock speed 954 MHz 700 MHz
    Boost Clock 993 MHz
    Transistor count 585 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 11.20
    Floating-point performance 268.8 gflops
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 1800 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + 2.1
    Optimus +
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