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iMac 24″ M4 (8-core GPU): gaming performance

The iMac 24″ M4 (8-core GPU) (2024) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 27 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 34 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 172 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 63 FPS. Its 8-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop GTX 1650 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)
GPU8-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB
Display4480×2520
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCGTX 1650 + Ryzen 7 8700G

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low473346
Medium362536
High271926
Ultra211420

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (4480×2520)
Cyberpunk 2077Native27199
Baldur's Gate 3Native342411
Resident Evil 4Native302110
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative22157
Death Stranding Director's CutNative322311
No Man's SkyNative312210
Lies of PNative352412
World of WarcraftNative533818
League of LegendsNative17212060
Minecraft (Java)Native20815678
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver634422
Elden RingCrossOver23168
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver362512
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Air 13″ M4 (8-core GPU)2025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈23 FPSMacBook Air 13″ M4 (10-core GPU)2025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈26 FPSMacBook Air 15″ M42025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈26 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M42024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈31 FPSMac mini M42024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈31 FPSiMac 24″ M3 (8-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPS

iMac 24″ M4 (8-core GPU): quick answers

Is the iMac 24″ M4 (8-core GPU) good for gaming?

The iMac 24″ M4 (8-core GPU) (2024) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. Expect about 27 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 172 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the iMac 24″ M4 (8-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a GTX 1650, 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 (8-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.