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Mac mini M4 Pro (20-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac mini M4 Pro (20-core GPU) (2024) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 58 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 70 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 355 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 136 FPS. Its 20-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 3060 8GB 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
GPU20-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory24 GB / 48 GB / 64 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 3060 8GB + Core i5-12400F

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 24 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low987196
Medium785576
High584057
Ultra463245

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native584025
Baldur's Gate 3Native705031
Resident Evil 4Native644527
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative463220
Death Stranding Director's CutNative694929
No Man's SkyNative674728
Lies of PNative755332
World of WarcraftNative757149
League of LegendsNative355258157
Minecraft (Java)Native237235197
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1369558
Elden RingCrossOver493421
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver745332
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 (20-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac mini M4 Pro (20-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac mini M4 Pro (20-core GPU) (2024) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 58 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 355 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac mini M4 Pro (20-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 3060 8GB, 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 (20-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.