GPU comparison with benchmarksThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU is based on the Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) (M1) and has 32 GB LPDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 410 GB/s.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Blackwell) and has 12 GB GDDR7 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 672 GB/s. |
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GPUThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU has the M1 Max graphics chip installed, which is based on the M1 architecture. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition is based on the graphics chip GB205-300-A1, which comes from the Blackwell architecture. |
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| Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition |
| Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| M1 Max | GPU Chip | GB205-300-A1 |
| M1 | Architecture | Blackwell |
| 384 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 48 |
| 3072 | Shader | 6144 |
| 0 | Render Output Units | 64 |
| 0 | Texture Units | 192 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 48 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU clocks at 3.200 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 0.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition is 28.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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| 32 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
| LPDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR7 |
| 3.200 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
| 0.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 28.0 Gbps |
| 410 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 672 GB/s |
| 512 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.300 GHz | Base Clock | 2.165 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.510 GHz | |
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| No | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU is powered by connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is --. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition has 1 x 16-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 250 W. |
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| -- | TDP | 250 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| Unknown | Tjunction max | 85 °C |
| PCIe-Power | 1 x 16-Pin | |
Cooler & FansThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU is equipped with a total of 0 -- main fans. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition has 0 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| -- | Fan-Type | Axial |
| -- | Fan 1 | -- |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| -- | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 5 screens can be operated with the Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 5 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| -- | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| -- | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1b |
| -- | DP Ports | 3x DP v2.1b |
| -- | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 6016x3384 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 6016x3384 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 0 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
| No | Raytracing | Yes |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
| No | AV1 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU is connected to the system via Integrated graphics lanes and requires -- space in the housing. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 5 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| -- | Length | 242 mm |
| -- | Height | 112 mm |
| -- | Width | -- |
| -- | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| Integrated graphics | GPU Interface | PCIe 5 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | Yes |
Additional dataThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU has been manufactured with a structure width of 5 nanometers since Q3/2021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition came on the market in Q1/2025 and will have a structure width of 5 nanometers manufactured. |
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| -- | Part-no | -- |
| Q3/2021 | Release date | Q1/2025 |
| -- | Launch Price | 549 $ (Reference) |
| 5 nm | Structure size | 5 nm |
| -- | Documents | data sheet |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
12 GB GDDR7 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
12 GB GDDR7 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
12 GB GDDR7 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
12 GB GDDR7 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
12 GB GDDR7 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
12 GB GDDR7 |
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Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU
32 GB LPDDR5 |
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Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU
32 GB LPDDR5 |
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Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU
32 GB LPDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition
12 GB GDDR7 |
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