Apple M1 8 Core GPU vs GeForce GTX 1660
When choosing between Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660.
Apple M1 8 Core GPU is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Apple M1 8 Core GPU is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Apple M1 8 Core GPU here:
Main Specs
Apple M1 8 Core GPU
GeForce GTX 1660
Power consumption (TDP)
120 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 8-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
6 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Apple M1 8 Core GPU is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 1660 - in Desktops.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1660 is 255 MHz higher, than Apple M1 8 Core GPU.
Apple M1 8 Core GPU is manufactured by 5 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1660 - by 12 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
35−40
40−45
QHD / 1440p
30−35
30−35
4K / 2160p
18−20
18−20
low / 720p
80−85
80−85
medium / 1080p
65−70
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1660 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2% more, than Apple M1 8 Core GPU.
high / 1080p
85−90
90−95
ultra / 1080p
75−80
80−85
QHD / 1440p
60−65
60−65
4K / 2160p
30−35
30−35
low / 720p
140−150
140−150
medium / 1080p
95−100
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1660 in Battlefield 5 is 3% more, than Apple M1 8 Core GPU.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
250−260
250−260
medium / 768p
230−240
230−240
QHD / 1440p
150−160
150−160
4K / 2160p
100−110
100−110
high / 768p
220−230
220−230
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660 have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p
70−75
70−75
medium / 1080p
50−55
50−55
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
110−120
ultra / 1080p
110−120
110−120
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p
70−75
70−75
ultra / 1080p
65−70
70−75
QHD / 1440p
45−50
45−50
4K / 2160p
24−27
24−27
low / 720p
100−110
110−120
medium / 1080p
75−80
75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1660 in Far Cry 5 is 4% more, than Apple M1 8 Core GPU.
high / 1080p
100−110
100−110
ultra / 1080p
80−85
85−90
QHD / 1440p
50−55
55−60
4K / 2160p
21−24
21−24
low / 720p
230−240
230−240
medium / 1080p
150−160
160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1660 in Fortnite is 3% more, than Apple M1 8 Core GPU.
high / 1080p
95−100
95−100
ultra / 1080p
75−80
75−80
QHD / 1440p
55−60
55−60
4K / 2160p
35−40
35−40
low / 720p
140−150
140−150
medium / 1080p
100−110
100−110
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660 have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4.
low / 768p
160−170
160−170
medium / 768p
150−160
150−160
high / 1080p
100−110
110−120
ultra / 1080p
55−60
55−60
QHD / 1440p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1660 in Grand Theft Auto V is 1% more, than Apple M1 8 Core GPU.
high / 1080p
40−45
45−50
ultra / 1080p
35−40
35−40
QHD / 1440p
27−30
27−30
4K / 2160p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
100−110
100−110
medium / 1080p
60−65
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1660 in Metro Exodus is 2% more, than Apple M1 8 Core GPU.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p
90−95
90−95
ultra / 1080p
65−70
65−70
4K / 2160p
18−20
18−20
low / 720p
130−140
130−140
medium / 1080p
100−110
100−110
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p
40−45
40−45
ultra / 1080p
27−30
27−30
QHD / 1440p
21−24
21−24
4K / 2160p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
100−110
100−110
medium / 1080p
60−65
65−70
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660 have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p
210−220
210−220
medium / 768p
140−150
140−150
high / 1080p
80−85
85−90
ultra / 1080p
45−50
45−50
4K / 2160p
30−33
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1660 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 0% more, than Apple M1 8 Core GPU.
low / 768p
140−150
140−150
ultra / 1080p
70−75
70−75
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 1660 have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.
Full Specs
Apple M1 8 Core GPU
GeForce GTX 1660
Architecture
Turing
Code name
Turing TU116
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
10 November 2020
14 March 2019
Pipelines
8
1408
Core clock speed
1275 MHz
1530 MHz
Boost Clock
1785 MHz
Transistor count
6,600 million
Manufacturing process technology
5 nm
12 nm
Texture fill rate
157.1
Length
229 mm
Memory bus width
192 Bit
Memory clock speed
8000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
192.1 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.5
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
CUDA
7.5
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