FPS Proof

Apple M1 Pro vs Apple M3

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

The Apple M1 Pro is about 22% faster than the Apple M3 by our score.

Apple M1 Pro
Score
9,500
Video memory
Integrated
Minimum requirements
94%
Recommended requirements
69%
Apple M3
Score
7,800
Video memory
Integrated
Minimum requirements
89%
Recommended requirements
55%

Popular games on both

GameApple M1 ProApple M3
Counter-Strike 2 Ultra · ≈80 FPS High · ≈85 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 Low · ≈35 FPS Low · ≈27 FPS
Black Myth: Wukong Low · ≈35 FPS Low · ≈27 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2 High · ≈70 FPS Medium · ≈70 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt High · ≈90 FPS High · ≈75 FPS
Elden Ring Low · ≈40 FPS Low · ≈28 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3 Low · ≈40 FPS Low · ≈29 FPS
Dota 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Low · ≈55 FPS Low · ≈40 FPS
Fortnite Ultra · ≈75 FPS High · ≈80 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V Ultra · ≈105 FPS Ultra · ≈85 FPS
League of Legends Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Marvel Rivals Low · ≈35 FPS Low · ≈27 FPS
Minecraft: Java Edition Ultra · ≈110 FPS Ultra · ≈90 FPS
Valorant Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
PUBG: Battlegrounds High · ≈70 FPS Medium · ≈70 FPS
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Low · ≈55 FPS Low · ≈40 FPS
Terraria Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Rust Medium · ≈60 FPS Low · ≈55 FPS
Garry's Mod High · ≈95 FPS High · ≈80 FPS
Helldivers 2 Low · ≈55 FPS Low · ≈40 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2 Ultra · ≈85 FPS High · ≈95 FPS
Dead by Daylight Ultra · ≈85 FPS High · ≈95 FPS
Phasmophobia Low · ≈35 FPS Low · ≈27 FPS
Among Us Ultra · ≈220 FPS Ultra · ≈180 FPS
Geometry Dash Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved High · ≈85 FPS High · ≈70 FPS
The Forest Ultra · ≈150 FPS Ultra · ≈125 FPS

“Expected” estimates FPS from requirements at 1080p. “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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