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Mac Studio M3 Ultra (80-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac Studio M3 Ultra (80-core GPU) (2025) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 102 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 77 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 393 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 222 FPS. Its 80-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RX 9070 in native games. With 96 GB of unified memory, about 72 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2025 · Mac Studio

ChipApple M3 Ultra
CPU28–32-core CPU
GPU80-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory96 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRX 9070 + Ryzen 5 5600X

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 96 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low109109109
Medium106105106
High10296102
Ultra978396

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 96 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native1029665
Baldur's Gate 3Native777772
Resident Evil 4Native10810371
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative867952
Death Stranding Director's CutNative11811377
No Man's SkyNative10810474
Lies of PNative12912384
World of WarcraftNative717171
League of LegendsNative393393369
Minecraft (Java)Native225225225
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver222214151
Elden RingCrossOver606053
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver828277
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

Mac Studio M4 Max (32-core GPU)2025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈88 FPSMac Studio M4 Max (40-core GPU)2025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈101 FPSMac Studio M3 Ultra (60-core GPU)2025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈100 FPS

Mac Studio M3 Ultra (80-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac Studio M3 Ultra (80-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac Studio M3 Ultra (80-core GPU) (2025) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 102 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 393 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac Studio M3 Ultra (80-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RX 9070, with CPU performance close to a Ryzen 5 5600X. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the Mac Studio M3 Ultra (80-core GPU) need for gaming?

96 GB gives about 72 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 512 GB help at 4K.