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Mac mini M2: gaming performance

The Mac mini M2 (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 10-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 · Mac mini

ChipApple M2
CPU8-core CPU (4P + 4E)
GPU10-core
Unified memory8 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRX 6400 + Ryzen 5 5600G

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 as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native251710
Baldur's Gate 3Native312213
Resident Evil 4Native271911
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative20138
Death Stranding Director's CutNative302112
No Man's SkyNative292012
Lies of PNative322313
World of WarcraftNative483520
League of LegendsNative15911167
Minecraft (Java)Native17314287
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver584125
Elden RingCrossOver21159
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver332314
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Air 13″ M2 (8-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈18 FPSMacBook Air 13″ M2 (10-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈21 FPSMacBook Air 15″ M22023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈21 FPSMacBook Pro 13″ M22022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPSMac mini M2 Pro (16-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈39 FPSMac mini M2 Pro (19-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈46 FPS

Mac mini M2: quick answers

Is the Mac mini M2 good for gaming?

The Mac mini M2 (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 Mac mini M2 equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RX 6400, with CPU performance close to a Ryzen 5 5600G. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the Mac mini M2 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.