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MacBook Air 13″ M2 (8-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Air 13″ M2 (8-core GPU) (2022) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 18 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 22 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 113 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 41 FPS. Its 8-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RX 6400 in native games, although the fanless design slows it down in long sessions. With 16 GB of unified memory, about 10.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2022 · MacBook Air 13″

ChipApple M2
CPU8-core CPU (4P + 4E)
GPU8-core
Unified memory8 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB
Display2560×1664
CoolingFanless (throttles in long sessions)
Similar PCRX 6400 + Ryzen 5 5600G

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low312230
Medium241723
High181217
Ultra14913

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 16 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (2560×1664)
Cyberpunk 2077Native181211
Baldur's Gate 3Native221514
Resident Evil 4Native191312
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative14109
Death Stranding Director's CutNative211513
No Man's SkyNative201413
Lies of PNative231615
World of WarcraftNative352522
League of LegendsNative1137972
Minecraft (Java)Native14210293
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver412926
Elden RingCrossOver15109
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver231615
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Air 13″ M2 (10-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈21 FPSMacBook Air 15″ M22023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈21 FPSMacBook Pro 13″ M22022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPSMac mini M22023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPS

MacBook Air 13″ M2 (8-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Air 13″ M2 (8-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Air 13″ M2 (8-core GPU) (2022) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. Expect about 18 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 113 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Air 13″ M2 (8-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RX 6400, with CPU performance close to a Ryzen 5 5600G. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Air 13″ M2 (8-core GPU) need for gaming?

Avoid the 8 GB version for modern games. 16 GB gives about 10.4 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High.