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iMac 24″ M3 (8-core GPU): gaming performance

The iMac 24″ M3 (8-core GPU) (2023) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 25 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 31 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 159 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 58 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

2023 · iMac 24″

ChipApple M3
CPU8-core CPU (4P + 4E)
GPU8-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory8 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB
Display4480×2520
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRX 6400 + Ryzen 5 8500G

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low433043
Medium342333
High251724
Ultra201318

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (4480×2520)
Cyberpunk 2077Native25178
Baldur's Gate 3Native312211
Resident Evil 4Native27199
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative20136
Death Stranding Director's CutNative302110
No Man's SkyNative292010
Lies of PNative322311
World of WarcraftNative493517
League of LegendsNative15911156
Minecraft (Java)Native18714372
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver584120
Elden RingCrossOver21157
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver332311
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Air 13″ M3 (8-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈21 FPSMacBook Air 13″ M3 (10-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPSMacBook Air 15″ M32024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M32023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈29 FPSiMac 24″ M3 (10-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈29 FPSiMac 24″ M4 (8-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈27 FPS

iMac 24″ M3 (8-core GPU): quick answers

Is the iMac 24″ M3 (8-core GPU) good for gaming?

The iMac 24″ M3 (8-core GPU) (2023) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. Expect about 25 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 159 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the iMac 24″ M3 (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 8500G. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the iMac 24″ M3 (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.