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iMac 24″ M1 (7-core GPU): gaming performance

The iMac 24″ M1 (7-core GPU) (2021) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 17 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 21 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 106 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 39 FPS. Its 7-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RX 6400 in native games. With 16 GB of unified memory, about 10.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2021 · iMac 24″

ChipApple M1
CPU8-core CPU (4P + 4E)
GPU7-core
Unified memory8 GB / 16 GB
Display4480×2520
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRX 6400 + Ryzen 5 4600G

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low292028
Medium221622
High171216
Ultra13912

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 16 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (4480×2520)
Cyberpunk 2077Native17125
Baldur's Gate 3Native21147
Resident Evil 4Native18136
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative1394
Death Stranding Director's CutNative20147
No Man's SkyNative19136
Lies of PNative22157
World of WarcraftNative332311
League of LegendsNative1067437
Minecraft (Java)Native1349648
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver392714
Elden RingCrossOver14105
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver22158
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Air 13″ M1 (7-core GPU)2020 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈14 FPSMacBook Air 13″ M1 (8-core GPU)2020 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈16 FPSMacBook Pro 13″ M12020 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈19 FPSMac mini M12020 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈19 FPSiMac 24″ M1 (8-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈19 FPS

iMac 24″ M1 (7-core GPU): quick answers

Is the iMac 24″ M1 (7-core GPU) good for gaming?

The iMac 24″ M1 (7-core GPU) (2021) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. Expect about 17 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 106 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the iMac 24″ M1 (7-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RX 6400, with CPU performance close to a Ryzen 5 4600G. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the iMac 24″ M1 (7-core GPU) need for gaming?

Avoid the 8 GB version for modern games. 16 GB gives about 10.4 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High.