Maxwell GPU Surface Book vs Radeon RX Vega 5
When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon RX Vega 5, 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 RX Vega 5 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon RX Vega 5 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon RX Vega 5 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 or Radeon RX Vega 5 here:
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX Vega 5 - with Vega.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega 5 - by 7 nm process technology.
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
8−9
12−14
ultra / 1080p
5−6
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
20−22
27−30
medium / 1080p
10−12
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 45% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
14−16
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
30−35
45−50
medium / 1080p
16−18
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Battlefield 5 is 47% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon RX Vega 5 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
150−160
190−200
medium / 768p
130−140
160−170
ultra / 1080p
65−70
85−90
QHD / 1440p
35−40
50−55
4K / 2160p
27−30
30−33
high / 768p
95−100
130−140
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 29% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
24−27
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
85−90
100−110
medium / 768p
65−70
85−90
ultra / 1080p
40−45
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Dota 2 is 27% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
10−11
14−16
ultra / 1080p
9−10
14−16
4K / 2160p
4−5
5−6
low / 720p
24−27
35−40
medium / 1080p
10−12
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
16−18
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
16−18
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
70−75
90−95
medium / 1080p
30−33
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Fortnite is 33% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
14−16
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
18−20
QHD / 1440p
3−4
7−8
low / 720p
30−35
45−50
medium / 1080p
16−18
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Forza Horizon 4 is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
60−65
75−80
medium / 768p
50−55
70−75
high / 1080p
16−18
24−27
ultra / 1080p
8−9
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Grand Theft Auto V is 31% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
6−7
8−9
ultra / 1080p
4−5
6−7
4K / 2160p
1−2
2−3
low / 720p
16−18
24−27
medium / 1080p
8−9
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
95−100
100−110
high / 1080p
95−100
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
100−110
medium / 1080p
95−100
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Minecraft is 11% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
18−20
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
35−40
50−55
medium / 1080p
18−20
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
24−27
medium / 1080p
12−14
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
30−35
45−50
medium / 768p
21−24
30−33
high / 1080p
10−12
16−18
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−11
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 37% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
90−95
95−100
medium / 768p
50−55
55−60
ultra / 1080p
24−27
30−35
high / 768p
40−45
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 5 in World of Tanks is 13% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Full Specs
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Radeon RX Vega 5
Architecture
Maxwell
Vega
Code name
Surface Book
Vega
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
1 October 2015
7 January 2020
Pipelines
384
320
Core clock speed
954 MHz
Boost Clock
993 MHz
1400 MHz
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
7 nm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
DirectX 12_1
CUDA
+
Optimus
+
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