GeForce RTX 4060 vs M1 8-Core GPU

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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M1 8-Core GPU

2020Core: 1278 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+291.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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

2023

Why buy it

✅+291% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 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

❌283.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 30W.

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 115W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 19,548).
❌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 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅+291% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 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 115W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌283.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 19,548).
❌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 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 291.0% 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 291.0% 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 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 Benchmark Check

M1 8-Core GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	167 FPS	91 FPS
medium	152 FPS	81 FPS
high	134 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	74 FPS
medium	114 FPS	63 FPS
high	99 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	35 FPS
medium	74 FPS	33 FPS
high	62 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	392 FPS	123 FPS
medium	334 FPS	92 FPS
high	268 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	83 FPS
medium	209 FPS	56 FPS
high	169 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	37 FPS
medium	98 FPS	27 FPS
high	82 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	812 FPS	225 FPS
medium	642 FPS	180 FPS
high	551 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	169 FPS
medium	443 FPS	135 FPS
high	379 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	112 FPS
medium	297 FPS	90 FPS
high	234 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open M1 8-Core GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	746 FPS	184 FPS
medium	613 FPS	139 FPS
high	536 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	147 FPS
medium	486 FPS	109 FPS
high	421 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	78 FPS
medium	308 FPS	58 FPS
high	285 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	40 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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 scores 19,548 versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 291%. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8 (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	M1 8-Core GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,548+291%	5,000
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072+38300%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 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	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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the M1 8-Core GPU has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) — a 300% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs Unified.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	M1 8-Core GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+300%	68 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	Unified

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) 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	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) 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 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	M1 8-Core GPU
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	Apple M1 Video Encoder
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	Apple M1 Video Decoder
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 30W — a 117.2% difference. The M1 8-Core GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (M1 8-Core GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	M1 8-Core GPU
TDP	115W	30W-74%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+2%	166.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the M1 8-Core GPU launched at $0. The M1 8-Core GPU costs 100+% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Infinity (M1 8-Core GPU) — the M1 8-Core GPU offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).