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Mac Studio M1 Max (32-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac Studio M1 Max (32-core GPU) (2022) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 58 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 60 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 305 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 134 FPS. Its 32-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 3060 8GB in native games. With 32 GB of unified memory, about 20.8 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2022 · Mac Studio

ChipApple M1 Max
CPU10-core CPU (8P + 2E)
GPU32-core
Unified memory32 GB / 64 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 3060 8GB + Ryzen 7 3700X

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 32 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low846984
Medium745473
High584056
Ultra463245

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 32 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native584025
Baldur's Gate 3Native604931
Resident Evil 4Native634527
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative463220
Death Stranding Director's CutNative694929
No Man's SkyNative664728
Lies of PNative755332
World of WarcraftNative575747
League of LegendsNative305253157
Minecraft (Java)Native180180173
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1349558
Elden RingCrossOver473421
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver635232
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Max (24-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈48 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M1 Max (32-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈58 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M1 Max (24-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈48 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M1 Max (32-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈58 FPSMac Studio M1 Max (24-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈48 FPSMac Studio M1 Ultra (48-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈72 FPS

Mac Studio M1 Max (32-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac Studio M1 Max (32-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac Studio M1 Max (32-core GPU) (2022) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 58 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 305 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac Studio M1 Max (32-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 Ryzen 7 3700X. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the Mac Studio M1 Max (32-core GPU) need for gaming?

32 GB gives about 20.8 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 64 GB help at 4K.