Apple M1 8 Core GPU vs Radeon Pro Vega 48

When comparing Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Apple M1 8 Core GPU Check Price

Radeon Pro Vega 48

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:

Apple M1 8 Core GPU Laptops

Main Specs

	Apple M1 8 Core GPU	Radeon Pro Vega 48
Interface		PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		None
Memory type		HBM2
Maximum RAM amount		8 GB
Display Connectors		No outputs
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Apple M1 8 Core GPU is used in Laptops, and Radeon Pro Vega 48 - in Desktops.
Core clock speed of Apple M1 8 Core GPU is 75 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro Vega 48.
Apple M1 8 Core GPU is manufactured by 5 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro Vega 48 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	35−40	35−40
QHD / 1440p	30−35	30−35
4K / 2160p	18−20	18−20
low / 720p	80−85	80−85
medium / 1080p	65−70	65−70
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
high / 1080p	85−90	85−90
ultra / 1080p	75−80	75−80
QHD / 1440p	60−65	60−65
4K / 2160p	30−35	30−35
low / 720p	140−150	140−150
medium / 1080p	95−100	95−100
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48 have the same average FPS in Battlefield 5.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48 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 Radeon Pro Vega 48 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 Radeon Pro Vega 48 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 Radeon Pro Vega 48 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	70−75	70−75
ultra / 1080p	65−70	65−70
QHD / 1440p	45−50	45−50
4K / 2160p	24−27	24−27
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	75−80	75−80
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48 have the same average FPS in Far Cry 5.
high / 1080p	100−110	100−110
ultra / 1080p	80−85	80−85
QHD / 1440p	50−55	50−55
4K / 2160p	21−24	21−24
low / 720p	230−240	230−240
medium / 1080p	150−160	150−160
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48 have the same average FPS in Fortnite.
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 Radeon Pro Vega 48 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	100−110
ultra / 1080p	55−60	55−60
QHD / 1440p	45−50	45−50
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48 have the same average FPS in Grand Theft Auto V.
high / 1080p	40−45	40−45
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	55−60
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48 have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48 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 Radeon Pro Vega 48 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	20−22
4K / 2160p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	60−65	60−65
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 2% more, than Radeon Pro Vega 48.
low / 768p	210−220	200−210
medium / 768p	140−150	140−150
high / 1080p	80−85	80−85
ultra / 1080p	45−50	45−50
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−33
The average gaming FPS of Apple M1 8 Core GPU in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 1% more, than Radeon Pro Vega 48.
low / 768p	140−150	140−150
ultra / 1080p	70−75	70−75
Apple M1 8 Core GPU and Radeon Pro Vega 48 have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.

Full Specs

	Apple M1 8 Core GPU	Radeon Pro Vega 48
Architecture		GCN 5.0
Code name		Vega 10
Type	Laptop	Workstation
Release date	10 November 2020	19 March 2019
Pipelines	8	3072
Core clock speed	1275 MHz	1200 MHz
Boost Clock		1300 MHz
Transistor count		12,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate		249.6
Memory bus width		2048 Bit
Memory clock speed		1572 MHz
Memory bandwidth		402.4 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX		12 (12_1)
Shader Model		6.4
OpenGL		4.6
OpenCL		2.0
Vulkan		1.1.125
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Apple M1 8 Core GPU vs Radeon Pro Vega 48

Apple M1 8 Core GPU is a Laptop Graphics Card

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