GeForce RTX 3070 vs M1 8-Core GPU

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 RTX 3070 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 RTX 3070 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 RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅+343.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 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).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌633.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 30W.

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 220W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 343.4% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 5,000), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs M1 8-Core GPU Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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 3070 scores 22,172 versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 343.4%. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8 (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	M1 8-Core GPU
G3D Mark Score	22,172+343%	5,000
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+73500%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 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 RTX 3070	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 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the M1 8-Core GPU carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) — a 558.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and Unified on the M1 8-Core GPU.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	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 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs N/A (M1 8-Core GPU). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1 (Rosetta 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	M1 8-Core GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1 (Rosetta 2)
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Apple M1 Video Encoder (M1 8-Core GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Apple M1 Video Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	M1 8-Core GPU
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	Apple M1 Video Encoder
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	Apple M1 Video Decoder
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 30W — a 152% difference. The M1 8-Core GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (M1 8-Core GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	M1 8-Core GPU
TDP	220W	30W-86%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8	166.7+65%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the M1 8-Core GPU launched at $0. On MSRP, M1 8-Core GPU was 100+% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (M1 8-Core GPU) — the M1 8-Core GPU offers Infinity% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	M1 8-Core GPU
MSRP	$499	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	44.4	Infinity
Codename	GA104	—
Release	September 1 2020	November 10 2020
Ranking	#63	#428

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