This is related to ArcGIS. If I want to calculate RMSE for vertical accuracy of some DEM, which tool is more representative? This question is also related to difference between wireframe based surface model and ordinary grid.
Batter if you could check ArcGIS help first on both tools, I think things are quite clear there but still if you face any confusion, revert back here and we will try to make it clear.
The results should be similar (at least for point values). With Add Surface Information tool you can set more interpolation settings and the result will be in double type. On the other hand if you don’t want to make interpolations Extract values to point tool is OK.
What is the purpose of additional interpolation with Add surface information tool ? I just want to get real height values from model, and the realitiy in this case is determined by pixel size.