GeForce RTX 2060 vs M1 8-Core GPU

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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M1 8-Core GPU

2020Core: 1278 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

6 GB 160

14,114

+182.3%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

M1 8-Core GPU

2 GB 30

5,000

0.0%

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 RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+182.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅+182.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than M1 8-Core GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while M1 8-Core GPU is a 2020 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?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 182.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $349 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 182.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. M1 8-Core GPU is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (30W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does M1 8-Core GPU make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. M1 8-Core GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (30W vs 160W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 182.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

M1 8-Core GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	108 FPS	91 FPS
medium	98 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	74 FPS
medium	83 FPS	63 FPS
high	69 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	35 FPS
medium	43 FPS	33 FPS
high	31 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	290 FPS	123 FPS
medium	247 FPS	92 FPS
high	197 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	83 FPS
medium	164 FPS	56 FPS
high	131 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	37 FPS
medium	91 FPS	27 FPS
high	75 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	635 FPS	225 FPS
medium	508 FPS	180 FPS
high	423 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	169 FPS
medium	381 FPS	135 FPS
high	318 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	112 FPS
medium	254 FPS	90 FPS
high	212 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open M1 8-Core GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	428 FPS	184 FPS
medium	354 FPS	139 FPS
high	286 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	147 FPS
medium	302 FPS	109 FPS
high	235 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	78 FPS
medium	166 FPS	58 FPS
high	154 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	40 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and M1 8-Core GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 182.3%. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8 (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	M1 8-Core GPU
G3D Mark Score	14,114+182%	5,000
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1920+23900%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060	M1 8-Core GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the M1 8-Core GPU has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) — a 394.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs Unified.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	M1 8-Core GPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+394%	68 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	Unified

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs N/A (M1 8-Core GPU). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1 (Rosetta 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	M1 8-Core GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1 (Rosetta 2)
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Apple M1 Video Encoder (M1 8-Core GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs Apple M1 Video Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	M1 8-Core GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	Apple M1 Video Encoder
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	Apple M1 Video Decoder
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 30W — a 136.8% difference. The M1 8-Core GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (M1 8-Core GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	M1 8-Core GPU
TDP	160W	30W-81%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2	166.7+89%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the M1 8-Core GPU launched at $0. The M1 8-Core GPU costs 100+% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) 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 2019).