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Mac Studio M1 Ultra (48-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac Studio M1 Ultra (48-core GPU) (2022) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 72 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 63 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 319 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 163 FPS. Its 48-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 5050 in native games. With 64 GB of unified memory, about 48 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2022 · Mac Studio

ChipApple M1 Ultra
CPU20-core CPU (16P + 4E)
GPU48-core
Unified memory64 GB / 128 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 5050 + Ryzen 7 3700X

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 64 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low888288
Medium846983
High725270
Ultra594258

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 64 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native725232
Baldur's Gate 3Native635939
Resident Evil 4Native785735
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative584225
Death Stranding Director's CutNative856238
No Man's SkyNative806036
Lies of PNative926741
World of WarcraftNative585855
League of LegendsNative319300201
Minecraft (Java)Native183183182
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver16312274
Elden RingCrossOver534327
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver666241
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

Mac Studio M1 Max (24-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈48 FPSMac Studio M1 Max (32-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈58 FPSMac Studio M1 Ultra (64-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈80 FPSMac Studio M2 Max (30-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈62 FPSMac Studio M2 Max (38-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈73 FPSMac Studio M2 Ultra (60-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈87 FPS

Mac Studio M1 Ultra (48-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac Studio M1 Ultra (48-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac Studio M1 Ultra (48-core GPU) (2022) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 72 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 319 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac Studio M1 Ultra (48-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 5050, 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 Ultra (48-core GPU) need for gaming?

64 GB gives about 48 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 128 GB help at 4K.