GeForce GTX 760 vs M1 8-Core GPU

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 760

2013Core: 980 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

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M1 8-Core GPU

2020Core: 1278 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 760

4 GB 170

4,813

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

M1 8-Core GPU

2 GB 30

5,000

+3.9%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 760

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌466.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 30W.

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 30W instead of 170W, a 140W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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 19.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 760

2013

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 30W instead of 170W, a 140W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌466.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 30W.

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 19.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is M1 8-Core GPU better than GeForce GTX 760?

Yes. M1 8-Core GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 5,000 vs 4,813 in G3D Mark. On top of that, M1 8-Core GPU is a 2020 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 760 is a 2013 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

M1 8-Core GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2013 and a 5nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

M1 8-Core GPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. M1 8-Core GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 3.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 760 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 760 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 760 is 2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 4,813 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 760 Benchmark Check

M1 8-Core GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	100 FPS	91 FPS
medium	86 FPS	81 FPS
high	68 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	74 FPS
medium	77 FPS	63 FPS
high	53 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	35 FPS
medium	26 FPS	33 FPS
high	17 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	137 FPS	123 FPS
medium	94 FPS	92 FPS
high	70 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	83 FPS
medium	47 FPS	56 FPS
high	34 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	37 FPS
medium	17 FPS	27 FPS
high	13 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	217 FPS	225 FPS
medium	173 FPS	180 FPS
high	144 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	169 FPS
medium	130 FPS	135 FPS
high	108 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	112 FPS
medium	87 FPS	90 FPS
high	72 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open M1 8-Core GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	150 FPS	184 FPS
medium	110 FPS	139 FPS
high	94 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	147 FPS
medium	88 FPS	109 FPS
high	75 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	78 FPS
medium	48 FPS	58 FPS
high	38 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	40 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 and M1 8-Core GPU

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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 760 scores 4,813 and the M1 8-Core GPU reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 8 (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	M1 8-Core GPU
G3D Mark Score	4,813	5,000+4%
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1152+14300%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 760 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The M1 8-Core GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	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 760 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the M1 8-Core GPU has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760) vs 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) — a 182.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760. Bus width: 256-bit vs Unified.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	M1 8-Core GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+182%	68 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	Unified

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760) vs N/A (M1 8-Core GPU). OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.1 (Rosetta 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	M1 8-Core GPU
DirectX	12 (11_0)	N/A
OpenGL	4.3+5%	4.1 (Rosetta 2)
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760) vs Apple M1 Video Encoder (M1 8-Core GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs Apple M1 Video Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 760) vs H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	M1 8-Core GPU
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	Apple M1 Video Encoder
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	Apple M1 Video Decoder
Codecs	H.264	H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760 draws 170W versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 30W — a 140% difference. The M1 8-Core GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760) vs 350W (M1 8-Core GPU). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	M1 8-Core GPU
TDP	170W	30W-82%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	28.3	166.7+489%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 MSRP, while the M1 8-Core GPU launched at $0. The M1 8-Core GPU costs 100+% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.3 (GeForce GTX 760) vs Infinity (M1 8-Core GPU) — the M1 8-Core GPU offers Infinity% better value. The M1 8-Core GPU is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).