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Mac Studio M4 Max (32-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac Studio M4 Max (32-core GPU) (2025) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 88 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 85 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 433 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 203 FPS. Its 32-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 5060 in native games. With 36 GB of unified memory, about 23.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2025 · Mac Studio

ChipApple M4 Max
CPU14–16-core CPU
GPU32-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory36 GB / 48 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 5060 + Core i5-12400F

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 36 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low120104119
Medium10983108
High886286
Ultra715069

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 36 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native886238
Baldur's Gate 3Native857447
Resident Evil 4Native966841
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative705030
Death Stranding Director's CutNative1057545
No Man's SkyNative997143
Lies of PNative1148149
World of WarcraftNative807971
League of LegendsNative433380241
Minecraft (Java)Native251251246
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver20314688
Elden RingCrossOver605232
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver907950
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Max (32-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈88 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M4 Max (40-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈101 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max (32-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈88 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max (40-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈101 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 M4 Max (32-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac Studio M4 Max (32-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac Studio M4 Max (32-core GPU) (2025) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 88 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 433 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac Studio M4 Max (32-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 5060, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-12400F. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the Mac Studio M4 Max (32-core GPU) need for gaming?

36 GB gives about 23.4 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 128 GB help at 4K.