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Mac Studio M2 Max (30-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac Studio M2 Max (30-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 62 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 66 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 335 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 144 FPS. Its 30-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 2060 Super in native games. With 32 GB of unified memory, about 20.8 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2023 · Mac Studio

ChipApple M2 Max
CPU12-core CPU (8P + 4E)
GPU30-core
Unified memory32 GB / 64 GB / 96 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 2060 Super + Core i5-10600K

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 32 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low927592
Medium805879
High624360
Ultra503549

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native624326
Baldur's Gate 3Native665333
Resident Evil 4Native684829
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative493521
Death Stranding Director's CutNative745232
No Man's SkyNative715030
Lies of PNative805634
World of WarcraftNative636251
League of LegendsNative335272168
Minecraft (Java)Native198198189
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver14410262
Elden RingCrossOver503622
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver705635
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

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Similar Macs

MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max (30-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈62 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max (38-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈73 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M2 Max (30-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈62 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M2 Max (38-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈73 FPSMac Studio M1 Max (24-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈48 FPSMac Studio M1 Max (32-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈58 FPS

Mac Studio M2 Max (30-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac Studio M2 Max (30-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac Studio M2 Max (30-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 62 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 335 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac Studio M2 Max (30-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 2060 Super, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-10600K. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the Mac Studio M2 Max (30-core GPU) need for gaming?

32 GB gives about 20.8 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 96 GB help at 4K.