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MacBook Air 13″ M4 (8-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Air 13″ M4 (8-core GPU) (2025) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 23 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 29 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 146 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 54 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

2025 · MacBook Air 13″

ChipApple M4
CPU10-core CPU (4P + 6E)
GPU8-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB
Display2560×1664
CoolingFanless (throttles in long sessions)
Similar PCRX 6400 + Ryzen 7 8700G

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low402839
Medium312230
High231622
Ultra181217

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (2560×1664)
Cyberpunk 2077Native231615
Baldur's Gate 3Native292018
Resident Evil 4Native251716
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative181211
Death Stranding Director's CutNative271918
No Man's SkyNative261817
Lies of PNative302119
World of WarcraftNative463229
League of LegendsNative14610294
Minecraft (Java)Native184133122
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver543834
Elden RingCrossOver191312
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver302119
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

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MacBook Air 13″ M4 (8-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Air 13″ M4 (8-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Air 13″ M4 (8-core GPU) (2025) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. Expect about 23 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 146 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Air 13″ M4 (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 7 8700G. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Air 13″ M4 (8-core GPU) need for gaming?

16 GB gives about 10.4 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 32 GB help at 4K.