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iMac 24″ M1 (8-core GPU): gaming performance

The iMac 24″ M1 (8-core GPU) (2021) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 19 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 23 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 119 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 44 FPS. Its 8-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)
GPU8-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
Low332332
Medium251825
High191318
Ultra151014

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (4480×2520)
Cyberpunk 2077Native19136
Baldur's Gate 3Native23168
Resident Evil 4Native20147
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative15105
Death Stranding Director's CutNative22168
No Man's SkyNative21157
Lies of PNative24178
World of WarcraftNative372613
League of LegendsNative1198342
Minecraft (Java)Native14510854
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver443115
Elden RingCrossOver16115
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver25179
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 (7-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈17 FPS

iMac 24″ M1 (8-core GPU): quick answers

Is the iMac 24″ M1 (8-core GPU) good for gaming?

The iMac 24″ M1 (8-core GPU) (2021) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. Expect about 19 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 119 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the iMac 24″ M1 (8-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 (8-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.