GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs M1 8-Core GPU

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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M1 8-Core GPU

2020Core: 1278 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

+306.2%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+306.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌566.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 30W.

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 200W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅+306.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 200W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌566.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than M1 8-Core GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 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 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 306.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 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 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 306.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is M1 8-Core GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. M1 8-Core GPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

M1 8-Core GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	152 FPS	91 FPS
medium	137 FPS	81 FPS
high	118 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	74 FPS
medium	107 FPS	63 FPS
high	91 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	35 FPS
medium	65 FPS	33 FPS
high	50 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open M1 8-Core GPU

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	425 FPS	123 FPS
medium	366 FPS	92 FPS
high	296 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	83 FPS
medium	229 FPS	56 FPS
high	190 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	37 FPS
medium	114 FPS	27 FPS
high	96 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open M1 8-Core GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	859 FPS	225 FPS
medium	693 FPS	180 FPS
high	602 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	169 FPS
medium	529 FPS	135 FPS
high	452 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	112 FPS
medium	346 FPS	90 FPS
high	275 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open M1 8-Core GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	580 FPS	184 FPS
medium	514 FPS	139 FPS
high	424 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	147 FPS
medium	427 FPS	109 FPS
high	335 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	78 FPS
medium	266 FPS	58 FPS
high	234 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	40 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open M1 8-Core GPU

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and M1 8-Core GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 306.2%. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8 (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
G3D Mark Score	20,312+306%	5,000
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864+60700%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti	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 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the M1 8-Core GPU has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) — a 558.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs Unified.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+559%	68 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	Unified

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs N/A (M1 8-Core GPU). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1 (Rosetta 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Apple M1 Video Encoder (M1 8-Core GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs Apple M1 Video Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	Apple M1 Video Encoder
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	Apple M1 Video Decoder
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 30W — a 147.8% difference. The M1 8-Core GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (M1 8-Core GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
TDP	200W	30W-85%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6	166.7+64%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the M1 8-Core GPU launched at $0. The M1 8-Core GPU costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Infinity (M1 8-Core GPU) — the M1 8-Core GPU offers Infinity% better value.