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Mac mini M2 Pro (19-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac mini M2 Pro (19-core GPU) (2023) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 46 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 55 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 281 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 107 FPS. Its 19-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 3050 8GB 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
GPU19-core
Unified memory16 GB / 32 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 3050 8GB + Core i5-10600K

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low775676
Medium614360
High463245
Ultra362334

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native463218
Baldur's Gate 3Native554023
Resident Evil 4Native503519
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative362514
Death Stranding Director's CutNative553822
No Man's SkyNative523721
Lies of PNative594124
World of WarcraftNative605737
League of LegendsNative281203123
Minecraft (Java)Native190189156
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1077545
Elden RingCrossOver382716
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver584225
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 (16-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈39 FPSMac mini M42024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈31 FPS

Mac mini M2 Pro (19-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac mini M2 Pro (19-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac mini M2 Pro (19-core GPU) (2023) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 46 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 281 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac mini M2 Pro (19-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 3050 8GB, 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 (19-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.