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Mac mini M4 Pro (16-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac mini M4 Pro (16-core GPU) (2024) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 50 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 61 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 314 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 117 FPS. Its 16-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop Arc A580 in native games. With 24 GB of unified memory, about 15.6 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2024 · Mac mini

ChipApple M4 Pro
CPU12–14-core CPU
GPU16-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory24 GB / 48 GB / 64 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCArc A580 + Core i5-12400F

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 24 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low866184
Medium674765
High503549
Ultra402839

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 24 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native503521
Baldur's Gate 3Native614326
Resident Evil 4Native553823
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative402817
Death Stranding Director's CutNative604225
No Man's SkyNative574024
Lies of PNative654527
World of WarcraftNative746642
League of LegendsNative314222135
Minecraft (Java)Native237232173
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1178149
Elden RingCrossOver422918
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver654628
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (16-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈50 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (20-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈58 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M4 Pro2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈58 FPSMac mini M22023 · 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 M4 Pro (16-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac mini M4 Pro (16-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac mini M4 Pro (16-core GPU) (2024) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 50 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 314 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac mini M4 Pro (16-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a Arc A580, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-12400F. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the Mac mini M4 Pro (16-core GPU) need for gaming?

24 GB gives about 15.6 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 64 GB help at 4K.