Apple M1 8 Core GPU vs GeForce GTX 970M SLI
When choosing between Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 970M SLI, 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 970M SLI.
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 970M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 970M SLI are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 970M SLI here:
Main Specs
Apple M1 8 Core GPU
GeForce GTX 970M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)
162 Watt
Memory type
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2x 6 GB
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
Core clock speed of Apple M1 8 Core GPU is 351 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
Apple M1 8 Core GPU is manufactured by 5 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 970M SLI - by 28 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
45−50
ultra / 1080p
35−40
30−35
QHD / 1440p
30−35
24−27
4K / 2160p
18−20
14−16
low / 720p
80−85
70−75
medium / 1080p
65−70
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 19% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
high / 1080p
85−90
70−75
ultra / 1080p
75−80
65−70
QHD / 1440p
60−65
50−55
4K / 2160p
30−35
24−27
low / 720p
140−150
120−130
medium / 1080p
95−100
80−85
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in Battlefield 5 is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
−
30−35
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 970M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
250−260
250−260
medium / 768p
230−240
230−240
ultra / 1080p
−
210−220
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 970M SLI 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 970M SLI 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 970M SLI have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p
70−75
60−65
ultra / 1080p
65−70
55−60
QHD / 1440p
45−50
35−40
4K / 2160p
24−27
20−22
low / 720p
100−110
95−100
medium / 1080p
75−80
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in Far Cry 5 is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
high / 1080p
100−110
85−90
ultra / 1080p
80−85
65−70
QHD / 1440p
50−55
40−45
4K / 2160p
21−24
21−24
low / 720p
230−240
210−220
medium / 1080p
150−160
140−150
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in Fortnite is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
high / 1080p
95−100
80−85
ultra / 1080p
75−80
60−65
QHD / 1440p
55−60
45−50
4K / 2160p
35−40
30−35
low / 720p
140−150
130−140
medium / 1080p
100−110
85−90
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in Forza Horizon 4 is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
low / 768p
160−170
160−170
medium / 768p
150−160
140−150
high / 1080p
100−110
90−95
ultra / 1080p
55−60
45−50
QHD / 1440p
45−50
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in Grand Theft Auto V is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
high / 1080p
40−45
35−40
ultra / 1080p
35−40
27−30
QHD / 1440p
27−30
21−24
4K / 2160p
16−18
12−14
low / 720p
100−110
85−90
medium / 1080p
60−65
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in Metro Exodus is 23% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and GeForce GTX 970M SLI have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p
90−95
70−75
ultra / 1080p
65−70
50−55
4K / 2160p
18−20
18−20
low / 720p
130−140
120−130
medium / 1080p
100−110
75−80
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
high / 1080p
40−45
30−35
ultra / 1080p
27−30
21−24
QHD / 1440p
21−24
14−16
4K / 2160p
14−16
9−10
low / 720p
100−110
85−90
medium / 1080p
60−65
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 27% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
low / 768p
210−220
170−180
medium / 768p
140−150
110−120
high / 1080p
80−85
65−70
ultra / 1080p
45−50
35−40
4K / 2160p
30−33
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 23% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
low / 768p
140−150
120−130
medium / 768p
−
120−130
ultra / 1080p
70−75
60−65
high / 768p
−
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in World of Tanks is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 970M SLI.
Full Specs
Apple M1 8 Core GPU
GeForce GTX 970M SLI
Architecture
Maxwell
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
10 November 2020
7 October 2014
Pipelines
8
2560
Core clock speed
1275 MHz
924 MHz
Boost Clock
1038 MHz
Transistor count
2x 5200 Million
Manufacturing process technology
5 nm
28 nm
Memory bus width
2x 192 Bit
Memory clock speed
5000 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 12_1, Shader 5.0
CUDA
+
SLI options
+
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
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