GeForce RTX 4070 vs M1 8-Core GPU

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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M1 8-Core GPU

2020Core: 1278 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+438.4%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 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 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+438.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm 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 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 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 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅+438.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 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 200W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 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 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than M1 8-Core GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 438.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 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 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 438.4% 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 4070 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 4070 Benchmark Check

M1 8-Core GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	183 FPS	91 FPS
medium	167 FPS	81 FPS
high	151 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	74 FPS
medium	124 FPS	63 FPS
high	110 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	35 FPS
medium	78 FPS	33 FPS
high	65 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	544 FPS	123 FPS
medium	454 FPS	92 FPS
high	353 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	83 FPS
medium	288 FPS	56 FPS
high	235 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	37 FPS
medium	144 FPS	27 FPS
high	125 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	884 FPS	225 FPS
medium	713 FPS	180 FPS
high	643 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	169 FPS
medium	549 FPS	135 FPS
high	483 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	112 FPS
medium	373 FPS	90 FPS
high	326 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open M1 8-Core GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	M1 8-Core GPU
1080p
low	751 FPS	184 FPS
medium	612 FPS	139 FPS
high	536 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	147 FPS
medium	500 FPS	109 FPS
high	433 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	78 FPS
medium	324 FPS	58 FPS
high	301 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	40 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open M1 8-Core GPU

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and M1 8-Core GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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 4070 scores 26,919 versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 438.4%. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8 (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	M1 8-Core GPU
G3D Mark Score	26,919+438%	5,000
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+73500%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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 4070	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 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the M1 8-Core GPU has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) — a 641.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs Unified.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	M1 8-Core GPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+641%	68 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	Unified

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs N/A (M1 8-Core GPU). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1 (Rosetta 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	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 (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) 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 4070) vs H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	M1 8-Core GPU
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	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 4070 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: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (M1 8-Core GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	M1 8-Core GPU
TDP	200W	30W-85%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6	166.7+24%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the M1 8-Core GPU launched at $0. The M1 8-Core GPU costs 100+% less ($599 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (M1 8-Core GPU) — the M1 8-Core GPU offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).