GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs M1 8-Core GPU

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

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 Ti

8 GB 160

22,651

+353.0%

GeForce GTX TITAN X

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

TITAN RTX

GeForce RTX 3080

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+353% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅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 22,651).
❌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 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅+353% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅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 22,651).
❌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 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 353.0% 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 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 353.0% 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 4060 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 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

M1 8-Core GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	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

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open M1 8-Core GPU

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	425 FPS	123 FPS
medium	359 FPS	92 FPS
high	292 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	83 FPS
medium	229 FPS	56 FPS
high	186 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	37 FPS
medium	95 FPS	27 FPS
high	77 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open M1 8-Core GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	855 FPS	225 FPS
medium	693 FPS	180 FPS
high	609 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	169 FPS
medium	527 FPS	135 FPS
high	452 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	112 FPS
medium	355 FPS	90 FPS
high	308 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open M1 8-Core GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	775 FPS	184 FPS
medium	639 FPS	139 FPS
high	558 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	147 FPS
medium	503 FPS	109 FPS
high	435 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	78 FPS
medium	322 FPS	58 FPS
high	298 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	40 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open M1 8-Core GPU

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 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 Ti scores 22,651 versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 353%. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8 (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
G3D Mark Score	22,651+353%	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 Ti 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 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 4060 Ti	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 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the M1 8-Core GPU has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) — a 323.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs Unified.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+324%	68 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	Unified

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
DirectX	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: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs Apple M1 Video Encoder (M1 8-Core GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Apple M1 Video Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	Apple M1 Video Encoder
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	Apple M1 Video Decoder
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (M1 8-Core GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	M1 8-Core GPU
TDP	160W	30W-81%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6	166.7+18%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 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): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs Infinity (M1 8-Core GPU) — the M1 8-Core GPU offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).