Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 vs Radeon RX Vega 8
When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Radeon RX Vega 8, 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 Radeon RX Vega 8 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 Radeon RX Vega 8 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Radeon RX Vega 8 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 Radeon RX Vega 8 here:
Main Specs
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Radeon RX Vega 8
Memory type
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX Vega 8 - with Vega.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega 8 - by 14 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
9−10
8−9
ultra / 1080p
5−6
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
18−20
medium / 1080p
12−14
10−11
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
high / 1080p
16−18
14−16
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
30−33
medium / 1080p
16−18
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Battlefield 5 is 11% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 and Radeon RX Vega 8 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
160−170
150−160
medium / 768p
130−140
120−130
ultra / 1080p
70−75
60−65
QHD / 1440p
40−45
35−40
4K / 2160p
30−33
27−30
high / 768p
100−110
90−95
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 9% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
27−30
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
low / 768p
90−95
85−90
medium / 768p
70−75
65−70
ultra / 1080p
45−50
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Dota 2 is 7% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
high / 1080p
10−12
10−11
ultra / 1080p
10−11
9−10
4K / 2160p
4−5
4−5
low / 720p
24−27
21−24
medium / 1080p
12−14
10−11
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Far Cry 5 is 9% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
high / 1080p
18−20
16−18
ultra / 1080p
12−14
12−14
low / 720p
75−80
65−70
medium / 1080p
30−35
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Fortnite is 12% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
high / 1080p
16−18
14−16
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
QHD / 1440p
4−5
2−3
low / 720p
35−40
30−35
medium / 1080p
18−20
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Forza Horizon 4 is 12% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
low / 768p
65−70
55−60
medium / 768p
55−60
50−55
high / 1080p
18−20
14−16
ultra / 1080p
8−9
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Grand Theft Auto V is 15% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
high / 1080p
6−7
5−6
ultra / 1080p
4−5
4−5
4K / 2160p
1−2
1−2
low / 720p
18−20
14−16
medium / 1080p
8−9
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Metro Exodus is 33% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
low / 768p
100−110
95−100
high / 1080p
−
90−95
ultra / 1080p
90−95
85−90
medium / 1080p
95−100
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Minecraft is 4% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
high / 1080p
18−20
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
40−45
35−40
medium / 1080p
20−22
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 9% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
14−16
medium / 1080p
12−14
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 8% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
low / 768p
35−40
30−33
medium / 768p
21−24
20−22
high / 1080p
12−14
10−12
ultra / 1080p
8−9
7−8
4K / 2160p
7−8
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 13% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
45−50
ultra / 1080p
24−27
21−24
high / 768p
40−45
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in World of Tanks is 3% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
Full Specs
Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Radeon RX Vega 8
Architecture
Maxwell
Vega
Code name
Surface Book
Vega Raven Ridge
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
1 October 2015
26 October 2017
Pipelines
384
512
Core clock speed
954 MHz
Boost Clock
993 MHz
1200 MHz
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 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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