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The Ultimate Showdown: Which GPU Is Apple M2 Mac Vs Nvidia Equivalent?

Do you also want to know which GPU is equivalent to Apple M2 Mac? In today’s article, we will compare the GPU of M2 Mac and MacBook with the GPU of other brands.

As you may be aware, the world of graphics processing units (GPUs) is constantly evolving, with new players entering the market and existing ones vying for supremacy.

The two main contenders in the GPU space are Apple with their M2 Mac GPU and Nvidia with their range of GPUs. As tech enthusiasts and creative professionals alike, the question ever since Apple brought its new M2 chip to market is: Which GPU is the Apple M2 Mac versus the Nvidia equivalent?

That’s why we have compared the GPU of Apple M2 Chip vs. Nvidia in this article. Let us tell you that to compare these GPUs, we will compare the details, benchmarks, performance, and clock speed of these two GPUs in detail.

Apple M2 GPU vs NVIDIA

Apple M2 Series

Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU
Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPU
Apple M2 Pro 19-Core GPU
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core GPU
Apple M210-Core GPU
Apple M2 8-Core GPU
Pipelines10 – unified
Core Speed1398 (Boost) MHz
Memory TypeLPDDR5-6400
Shared Memoryno
Power Consumption15 Watt
technology5 nm
Date of Announcement06.06.2022 = 305 days old
PredecessorM1 8-Core GPU

Whenever it comes to GPU performance, both GPUs are players in their field, if we talk about Apple’s GPU, then it is an integrated GPU, which means that both Apple’s processor and GPU are one chip, apart from Nvidia’s There are dedicated graphics cards which are known for high performance and are made keeping in mind like gaming and editing.

So the Apple M2 Mac and the Nvidia GPU are tough competitors. Both GPUs offer impressive specs and capabilities, but how do they compare head-to-head? let’s find out.

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Performance Comparison:

  • Let us tell you that the Apple M2 Mac GPU has higher clock speeds and more processing cores than the equivalent GPU from Nvidia, which results in better performance in some tasks like video editing and rendering.
  • Nvidia GPUs, on the other hand, have a proven track record in the gaming community, with their powerful graphics processing capabilities and support for advanced gaming technologies such as ray tracing and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling).

Feature Showdown: Apple M2 Mac vs Nvidia Equivalent

Apart from GPU performance, features also play a very important role in determining the superiority of GPU. Let’s take a closer look at the features provided by the Apple M2 Mac and Nvidia’s equivalent GPU.

Feature Comparison:

  • The Apple M2 Mac comes with Apple’s proprietary GPU technologies such as Metal, which provides optimized performance for graphics-intensive tasks on macOS. It also offers better power efficiency, machine learning capabilities, and support for Apple’s ecosystem of software and hardware products.
  • Also on the other hand, Nvidia GPUs are known for their broad support for industry-standard graphics APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) such as DirectX and OpenGL, making them compatible with a wide range of software applications and games. They also offer advanced features such as real-time ray tracing, AI-powered DLSS, and support for VR (Virtual Reality) applications.

Pros and Cons: Apple M2 Mac vs Nvidia Equivalent

No product is perfect, and both the Apple M2 Mac and Nvidia GPUs have their strengths and weaknesses. But in this article let’s know about the Pros and Cons of Apple M2 in detail.

Pros of Apple M2 Mac GPU:

  • Improved performance and efficiency compared to the M1 Mac GPU.
  • Proprietary technologies such as Metal for optimized performance on macOS.
  • Enhanced machine learning capabilities and support for Apple’s ecosystem.

Cons of Apple M2 Mac GPU:

  • Limited compatibility with third-party software and hardware.
  • Lack of extensive gaming features compared to Nvidia GPUs.

Performance Showdown: Apple M2 Mac vs Nvidia Equivalent

Apple M2 GPU Benchmarks, Specifications

3DMark – 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited

ModelCPUGPURAMValue
iPad Pro 11 2022M2M2 10-Core GPU8GB5328
MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2M2 20 W / 20 WM2 10-Core GPU 13.5 W 1398 MHz16 GB6823
MacBook Air M2 10C GPUM2 20 W / 9 WM2 10-Core GPU 13.5 W16 GB6824
iPad Pro 12.9 2022M2M2 10-Core GPU8 GB6909
MacBook Pro 14 2023 M2 Pro EntryM2 Pro 10-Core 0 W / 27 WM2 Pro 16-Core GPU 25 W 1400 MHz16 GB11224

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Laptop GPU Benchmarks, Specifications

3DMark – 3DMark Time Spy Graphics

ModelCPUGPURAMValue
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5-21DE003RGEi7-12700H 112 W / 80 WGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 95 W 1425 / 1750 MHz 6 GB32 GB14493
Schenker XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)i7-10870H 60 W / 60 WGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 130 W 1425 / 1750 MHz 6 GB16 GB15263
Schenker XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)i7-10870H 75 W / 75 WGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 1425 / 1750 MHz 6 GB Overboost16 GB16763
Schenker XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)i7-10870HGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 130 W 1425 MHz Overboost, TGP: 130 Watt16 GB17261

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Benchmarks, Specifications

3DMark – 3DMark Time Spy Graphics

ModelCPUGPURAMValue
ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 ROG STRIX OC GAMINGR9 5900XNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB32 GB17467
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X TrioR9 5900XNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB32 GB17604

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU Benchmarks, Specifications

3DMark – 3DMark Time Spy Graphics

ModelCPUGPURAMValue
Cooler Master MasterCase EG200 RTX 3070 Aorus 15Gi7-10875HNVIDIA GeForce RTX 307010704
Zotac Magnus One (ECM73070C)i7-10700 65 W / 224 WNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 1725 / 14000 MHz 8 GB16 GB11823
Acer Predator Orion 3000 PO3-640i7-12700F 126 W / 65 WNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 1725 / 1750 MHz 8 GB16 GB12665
Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin EdgeR9 5950XNVIDIA GeForce RTX 307012696

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmarks, Specifications

3DMark – 3DMark Time Spy Graphics

ModelCPUGPURAMValue
Dell XPS 17 9720 RTX 3060i7-12700H 155 W / 55 WGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 65 W 1282 / 1500 MHz 6 GB32 GB6473
MSI GF65 Thin 10UEi7-10750H 107 W / 45 WGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 75 W 1402 / 1500 MHz 6 GB32 GB6946
Dell XPS 17 9710 Core i7 RTX 3060i7-11800H 109 W / 55 WGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 70 W 1282 / 1500 MHz 6 GB32 GB7275
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACHR9 5900HX 65 W / 65 WGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 75 W 6 GB32 GB7634

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU Benchmarks, Specifications

3DMark – 3DMark Time Spy Graphics

ModelCPUGPURAMValue
Acer Swift X SFX14-51G-5876i5-1240P 50 W / 25 WGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU 40 W 1057 / 1375 MHz 4 GB16 GB3853
Asus VivoBook 15 Pro M3500QC-L1062R5 5600H 65 W / 54 WGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU 50 W 1125 / 1375 MHz 4 GB16 GB3931
Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X 14ARH7R9 6900HS 65 W / 54 WGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU 55 W 1057 / 1375 MHz 4 GB32 GB4408
Dell Inspiron 15 Plusi5-11400H 109 W / 50 WGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU 65 W 1500 / 1500 MHz 4 GB8 GB4490
Gigabyte G5 GDi5-11400H 109 W / 45 WGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU 85 W 1500 / 1500 MHz 4 GB16 GB5136

Conclusion

As you may know? Equipped with the high performance of a device that comes with Apple’s graphics card and processor, you can comfortably do GPU editing, graphic designing, programming, computational work, and basic gaming on the side with the help of Apple M2 GPU.

The M2 chip is making Apple’s devices even better. But no gaming user will buy a Mac or MacBook. Let us tell you that all of Apple’s devices are made keeping creativity in mind, but Apple’s laptop is not the best option for gaming. However, today we got to know about the GPU benchmarks of the laptop that comes with NVIDIA’s gaming GPU versus the Apple M2 Mac equivalent GPU.

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Let us tell you the top M2 Max we are talking about if you want to buy a MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air M2 with it, then below we have given you the list of new MacBooks to buy with Apple M2 and MacBook. Here are the currently available prices of the Pro 14 and 16, both of which come with the M2 Max.

Top Macbook with the Apple M2

Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with…
Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch…
Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch…
Apple 2023 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 15.3-inch…
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with…
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with...
Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch...
Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch...
Apple 2023 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 15.3-inch...
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with...
Display & Screen Size
14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display
13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display
13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display
15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display
16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display
Graphics
16‑core GPU
16‑core GPU
10-core GPU
10-core GPU
19‑core GPU
Processor
M2 Pro chip 10‑core CPU
M2 chip 8-core CPU
M2 chip 8-core CPU
M2 chip 8-core CPU
M2 Pro chip with 12‑core CPU
Memory
16GB
8GB
8GB RAM
8GB
16GB
Storage
512GB
512GB
512GB
256GB
512GB
Rating
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with…
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with...
Display & Screen Size
14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display
Graphics
16‑core GPU
Processor
M2 Pro chip 10‑core CPU
Memory
16GB
Storage
512GB
Rating
Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch…
Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch...
Display & Screen Size
13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display
Graphics
16‑core GPU
Processor
M2 chip 8-core CPU
Memory
8GB
Storage
512GB
Rating
Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch…
Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch...
Display & Screen Size
13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display
Graphics
10-core GPU
Processor
M2 chip 8-core CPU
Memory
8GB RAM
Storage
512GB
Rating
Apple 2023 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 15.3-inch…
Apple 2023 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 15.3-inch...
Display & Screen Size
15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display
Graphics
10-core GPU
Processor
M2 chip 8-core CPU
Memory
8GB
Storage
256GB
Rating
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with…
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with...
Display & Screen Size
16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display
Graphics
19‑core GPU
Processor
M2 Pro chip with 12‑core CPU
Memory
16GB
Storage
512GB
Rating

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