GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs M1 8-Core GPU

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GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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M1 8-Core GPU

2020Core: 1278 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

8 GB 160

17,400

+248.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

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 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅+248% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅+248% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than M1 8-Core GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 248.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) 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 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 248.0% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, M1 8-Core GPU still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. M1 8-Core GPU is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

M1 8-Core GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	177 FPS	91 FPS
medium	162 FPS	81 FPS
high	142 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	74 FPS
medium	118 FPS	63 FPS
high	101 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	35 FPS
medium	79 FPS	33 FPS
high	66 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	409 FPS	123 FPS
medium	344 FPS	92 FPS
high	280 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	83 FPS
medium	217 FPS	56 FPS
high	180 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	37 FPS
medium	91 FPS	27 FPS
high	76 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	783 FPS	225 FPS
medium	626 FPS	180 FPS
high	522 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	169 FPS
medium	470 FPS	135 FPS
high	392 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	112 FPS
medium	313 FPS	90 FPS
high	261 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	56 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	775 FPS	184 FPS
medium	626 FPS	139 FPS
high	522 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	147 FPS
medium	470 FPS	109 FPS
high	392 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	78 FPS
medium	313 FPS	58 FPS
high	261 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	40 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and M1 8-Core GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 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 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 248%. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8 (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	M1 8-Core GPU
G3D Mark Score	17,400+248%	5,000
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352+54300%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The M1 8-Core GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 4060 Laptop GPU	M1 8-Core GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the M1 8-Core GPU has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) — a 276.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs Unified.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	M1 8-Core GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+276%	68 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	Unified

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs N/A (M1 8-Core GPU). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1 (Rosetta 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	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 (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs Apple M1 Video Encoder (M1 8-Core GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs Apple M1 Video Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	M1 8-Core GPU
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	Apple M1 Video Encoder
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	Apple M1 Video Decoder
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (M1 8-Core GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.