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MacBook Pro 13″ M1: gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 13″ M1 (2020) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 19 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 23 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 119 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 44 FPS. Its 8-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RX 6400 in native games. With 16 GB of unified memory, about 10.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2020 · MacBook Pro 13″

ChipApple M1
CPU8-core CPU (4P + 4E)
GPU8-core
Unified memory8 GB / 16 GB
Display2560×1600
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRX 6400 + Ryzen 5 4600G

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low332332
Medium251825
High191318
Ultra151014

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (2560×1600)
Cyberpunk 2077Native191312
Baldur's Gate 3Native231615
Resident Evil 4Native201413
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative15109
Death Stranding Director's CutNative221615
No Man's SkyNative211514
Lies of PNative241716
World of WarcraftNative372624
League of LegendsNative1198378
Minecraft (Java)Native145108101
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver443129
Elden RingCrossOver161110
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver251716
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Air 13″ M1 (7-core GPU)2020 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈14 FPSMacBook Air 13″ M1 (8-core GPU)2020 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈16 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (14-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈31 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (16-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈35 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M1 Max (24-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈48 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M1 Max (32-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈58 FPS

MacBook Pro 13″ M1: quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 13″ M1 good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 13″ M1 (2020) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. Expect about 19 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 119 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 13″ M1 equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RX 6400, with CPU performance close to a Ryzen 5 4600G. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 13″ M1 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.