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Mac Studio M2 Ultra (76-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac Studio M2 Ultra (76-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 91 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 69 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 354 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 198 FPS. Its 76-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 4070 in native games. With 64 GB of unified memory, about 48 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2023 · Mac Studio

ChipApple M2 Ultra
CPU24-core CPU (16P + 8E)
GPU76-core
Unified memory64 GB / 128 GB / 192 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 4070 + Core i5-10600K

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 64 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low989798
Medium959295
High917991
Ultra846583

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native917950
Baldur's Gate 3Native696960
Resident Evil 4Native968655
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative766440
Death Stranding Director's CutNative1069460
No Man's SkyNative968857
Lies of PNative11510265
World of WarcraftNative646464
League of LegendsNative354352305
Minecraft (Java)Native202202202
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver198180117
Elden RingCrossOver605842
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver747363
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 (48-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈72 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 FPS

Mac Studio M2 Ultra (76-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac Studio M2 Ultra (76-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac Studio M2 Ultra (76-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 91 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 354 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac Studio M2 Ultra (76-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 4070, 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 Ultra (76-core GPU) need for gaming?

64 GB gives about 48 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 192 GB help at 4K.