iMac 24″ M4 (10-core GPU): gaming performance

The iMac 24″ M4 (10-core GPU) (2024) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 31 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 39 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 199 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 73 FPS. Its 10-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RX 6500 XT in native games. With 16 GB of unified memory, about 10.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2024 · iMac 24″

ChipApple M4
CPU10-core CPU (4P + 6E)
GPU10-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB
Display4480×2520
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRX 6500 XT + Ryzen 7 8700G

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low543853
Medium422941
High312230
Ultra251623

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (4480×2520)
Cyberpunk 2077Native312210
Baldur's Gate 3Native392713
Resident Evil 4Native342411
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative25178
Death Stranding Director's CutNative372613
No Man's SkyNative362512
Lies of PNative402814
World of WarcraftNative604321
League of LegendsNative19913969
Minecraft (Java)Native22117890
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver735125
Elden RingCrossOver26189
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver412914
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

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iMac 24″ M4 (10-core GPU): quick answers

Is the iMac 24″ M4 (10-core GPU) good for gaming?

The iMac 24″ M4 (10-core GPU) (2024) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. Expect about 31 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 199 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the iMac 24″ M4 (10-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RX 6500 XT, with CPU performance close to a Ryzen 7 8700G. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the iMac 24″ M4 (10-core GPU) need for gaming?

16 GB gives about 10.4 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 32 GB help at 4K.