Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 vs Quadro M620

When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro M620, 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 M620 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 Quadro M620 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro M620 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 Quadro M620 here:

Main Specs

  Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 Quadro M620
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
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  • Quadro M620 has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
  • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is used in Laptops, and Quadro M620 - in Mobile workstations.
  • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro M620 are build with Maxwell architecture.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M620 is 64 MHz higher, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
  • Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro M620 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Quadro M620 is 5012 MHz.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 14−16
ultra / 1080p 5−6 8−9
QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
low / 720p 21−24 30−35
medium / 1080p 12−14 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M620 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.

Full Specs

  Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 Quadro M620
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
Code name Surface Book
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 1 October 2015 13 January 2017
Pipelines 384 512
Core clock speed 954 MHz 1018 MHz
Boost Clock 993 MHz
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 80 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 12
Shader Model 5.0
OpenGL 4.5
CUDA +
Laptop size large
Optimus + +
Display Port 1.2
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
3D Stereo +
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