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Mac Studio M2 Max (38-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac Studio M2 Max (38-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 73 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 68 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 344 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 168 FPS. Its 38-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 5050 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)
GPU38-core
Unified memory32 GB / 64 GB / 96 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 5050 + Core i5-10600K

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 32 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low958695
Medium886988
High735271
Ultra594258

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native735232
Baldur's Gate 3Native686139
Resident Evil 4Native795735
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative594225
Death Stranding Director's CutNative876238
No Man's SkyNative826036
Lies of PNative946841
World of WarcraftNative636358
League of LegendsNative344311201
Minecraft (Java)Native198198196
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver16812274
Elden RingCrossOver564327
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver726442
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 (38-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac Studio M2 Max (38-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac Studio M2 Max (38-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 73 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 344 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac Studio M2 Max (38-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 5050, 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 (38-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.