M1 8-Core GPU vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

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.

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 250W, a 220W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 24.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌733.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 30W.

M1 8-Core GPU

2020

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 250W, a 220W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 24.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌733.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

So, is M1 8-Core GPU better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,000 vs 4,852 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer M1 8-Core GPU is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (30W vs 250W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

M1 8-Core GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $200 MSRP. M1 8-Core GPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. M1 8-Core GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 3.1% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you lower power draw (30W vs 250W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $200 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. M1 8-Core GPU is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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.

M1 8-Core GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	91 FPS	130 FPS
medium	81 FPS	118 FPS
high	56 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	107 FPS
medium	63 FPS	91 FPS
high	42 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	60 FPS
medium	33 FPS	54 FPS
high	20 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	123 FPS	218 FPS
medium	92 FPS	175 FPS
high	66 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	164 FPS
medium	56 FPS	131 FPS
high	41 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	109 FPS
medium	27 FPS	87 FPS
high	21 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	225 FPS	218 FPS
medium	180 FPS	175 FPS
high	150 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	164 FPS
medium	135 FPS	131 FPS
high	112 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	109 FPS
medium	90 FPS	87 FPS
high	75 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	184 FPS	218 FPS
medium	139 FPS	175 FPS
high	125 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	164 FPS
medium	109 FPS	131 FPS
high	89 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	109 FPS
medium	58 FPS	87 FPS
high	51 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M1 8-Core GPU and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

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.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

The M1 8-Core GPU scores 5,000 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H reaches 4,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 8 (M1 8-Core GPU) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H).

Feature	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
G3D Mark Score	5,000+3%	4,852
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	8	3840+47900%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of Shared. Bus width: Unified vs System.

Feature	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	68 GB/s	System
Bus Width	Unified	System

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Power & Dimensions

The M1 8-Core GPU draws 30W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The M1 8-Core GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (M1 8-Core GPU) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
TDP	30W-88%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	166.7+759%	19.4

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Value Analysis

The M1 8-Core GPU launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200. The M1 8-Core GPU costs 100+% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (M1 8-Core GPU) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the M1 8-Core GPU offers Infinity% better value.