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Mac mini M4: gaming performance

The Mac mini M4 (2024) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 31 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 39 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 199 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 73 FPS. Its 10-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RX 6500 XT in native games. With 16 GB of unified memory, about 10.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2024 · Mac mini

ChipApple M4
CPU10-core CPU (4P + 6E)
GPU10-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRX 6500 XT + Ryzen 7 8700G

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low543853
Medium422941
High312230
Ultra251623

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native312212
Baldur's Gate 3Native392716
Resident Evil 4Native342413
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative25179
Death Stranding Director's CutNative372615
No Man's SkyNative362515
Lies of PNative402817
World of WarcraftNative604325
League of LegendsNative19913984
Minecraft (Java)Native221178109
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver735131
Elden RingCrossOver261811
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver412917
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Air 13″ M4 (8-core GPU)2025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈23 FPSMacBook Air 13″ M4 (10-core GPU)2025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈26 FPSMacBook Air 15″ M42025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈26 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M42024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈31 FPSMac mini M22023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPSMac mini M2 Pro (16-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈39 FPS

Mac mini M4: quick answers

Is the Mac mini M4 good for gaming?

The Mac mini M4 (2024) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. Expect about 31 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 199 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac mini M4 equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RX 6500 XT, with CPU performance close to a Ryzen 7 8700G. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the Mac mini M4 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.