FPS Proof

Apple M1 vs Apple M3

Which is better for games: the Apple M1 or the Apple M3?

The Apple M3 is about 50% faster than the Apple M1 by our score.

Apple M1
Score
5,200
Video memory
Integrated
Minimum requirements
80%
Recommended requirements
42%
Apple M3
Score
7,800
Video memory
Integrated
Minimum requirements
89%
Recommended requirements
55%

Popular games on both

GameApple M1Apple M3
Counter-Strike 2 Low · ≈18 FPS Low · ≈28 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 Low · ≈7 FPS Low · ≈11 FPS
Black Myth: Wukong Low · ≈7 FPS Low · ≈11 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2 Low · ≈11 FPS Low · ≈16 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Low · ≈15 FPS Low · ≈23 FPS
Elden Ring Low · ≈7 FPS Low · ≈11 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3 Low · ≈8 FPS Low · ≈12 FPS
Dota 2 Ultra · ≈130 FPS Ultra · ≈195 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Low · ≈10 FPS Low · ≈16 FPS
Fortnite Low · ≈95 FPS Medium · ≈80 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V Low · ≈80 FPS Medium · ≈75 FPS
League of Legends High · ≈90 FPS Ultra · ≈105 FPS
Marvel Rivals Low · ≈7 FPS Low · ≈11 FPS
Minecraft: Java Edition Low · ≈90 FPS Medium · ≈80 FPS
Valorant Ultra · ≈110 FPS Ultra · ≈165 FPS
PUBG: Battlegrounds Low · ≈15 FPS Low · ≈22 FPS
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Low · ≈10 FPS Low · ≈15 FPS
Terraria Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Rust Low · ≈12 FPS Low · ≈18 FPS
Garry's Mod Low · ≈55 FPS Low · ≈75 FPS
Helldivers 2 Low · ≈10 FPS Low · ≈15 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2 Low · ≈15 FPS Low · ≈23 FPS
Dead by Daylight Low · ≈65 FPS Medium · ≈65 FPS
Phasmophobia Low · ≈7 FPS Low · ≈11 FPS
Among Us High · ≈65 FPS Ultra · ≈75 FPS
Geometry Dash Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved Low · ≈15 FPS Low · ≈22 FPS
The Forest Medium · ≈65 FPS High · ≈65 FPS

“Expected” estimates FPS from requirements at 4K. “Measured” describes one group with matching recorded conditions, which may use a different CPU or preset. Open its conditions before comparing.

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