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Mac mini M2 Pro (16-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac mini M2 Pro (16-core GPU) (2023) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 39 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 49 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 249 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 92 FPS. Its 16-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop GTX 1660 in native games. With 16 GB of unified memory, about 10.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2023 · Mac mini

ChipApple M2 Pro
CPU10–12-core CPU
GPU16-core
Unified memory16 GB / 32 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCGTX 1660 + Core i5-10600K

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low684867
Medium533752
High392738
Ultra312029

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native392716
Baldur's Gate 3Native493420
Resident Evil 4Native433017
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative312112
Death Stranding Director's CutNative473319
No Man's SkyNative453219
Lies of PNative513621
World of WarcraftNative605232
League of LegendsNative249176106
Minecraft (Java)Native190186137
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver926439
Elden RingCrossOver332314
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver513622
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Pro (16-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈39 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M2 Pro (19-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈46 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M2 Pro2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈46 FPSMac mini M22023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPSMac mini M2 Pro (19-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈46 FPSMac mini M42024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈31 FPS

Mac mini M2 Pro (16-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac mini M2 Pro (16-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac mini M2 Pro (16-core GPU) (2023) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. Expect about 39 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 249 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac mini M2 Pro (16-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a GTX 1660, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-10600K. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the Mac mini M2 Pro (16-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.