GeForce GTX 1630 vs M1 8-Core GPU

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GPU

GeForce GTX 1630

2022Core: 1740 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

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M1 8-Core GPU

2020Core: 1278 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1630 vs M1 8-Core GPU Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1630

4 GB 75

4,992

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

M1 8-Core GPU

2 GB 30

5,000

+0.2%

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 1630 vs M1 8-Core GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1630 vs M1 8-Core GPU: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1630

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌150% higher power demand at 75W vs 30W.

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 75W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

M1 8-Core GPU is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.2% in PassMark G3D (5,000 vs 4,992), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

M1 8-Core GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1630 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1630 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, M1 8-Core GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1630 vs M1 8-Core GPU Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 1630

The GeForce GTX 1630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,992 points.

M1 8-Core GPU

The M1 8-Core GPU is manufactured by Apple. It was released in November 10 2020. The core clock speed is 1278 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1630 scores 4,992 and the M1 8-Core GPU reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 8 (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	M1 8-Core GPU
G3D Mark Score	4,992	5,000
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	512+6300%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1630 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The M1 8-Core GPU leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	M1 8-Core GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1630 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the M1 8-Core GPU carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1630 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) — a 41.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1630. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GTX 1630 and Unified on the M1 8-Core GPU.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	M1 8-Core GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s+41%	68 GB/s
Bus Width	64-bit	Unified

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630) vs N/A (M1 8-Core GPU). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1 (Rosetta 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	M1 8-Core GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1 (Rosetta 2)
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630) vs Apple M1 Video Encoder (M1 8-Core GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Apple M1 Video Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	M1 8-Core GPU
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	Apple M1 Video Encoder
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	Apple M1 Video Decoder
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75W versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The M1 8-Core GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 350W (M1 8-Core GPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	M1 8-Core GPU
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60°C	—
Perf/Watt	66.6	166.7+150%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1630 came in at $150, while the M1 8-Core GPU launched at $0. On MSRP, M1 8-Core GPU was 100+% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.3 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs Infinity (M1 8-Core GPU) — the M1 8-Core GPU offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1630 (2022 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	M1 8-Core GPU
MSRP	$150	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	33.3	Infinity
Codename	TU117	—
Release	June 28 2022	November 10 2020
Ranking	#444	#428

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