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MacBook Pro 13″ M2: gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 13″ M2 (2022) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 25 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 31 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 159 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 58 FPS. Its 10-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

2022 · MacBook Pro 13″

ChipApple M2
CPU8-core CPU (4P + 4E)
GPU10-core
Unified memory8 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB
Display2560×1600
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRX 6400 + Ryzen 5 5600G

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low433043
Medium342333
High251724
Ultra201318

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (2560×1600)
Cyberpunk 2077Native251716
Baldur's Gate 3Native312220
Resident Evil 4Native271918
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative201313
Death Stranding Director's CutNative302120
No Man's SkyNative292019
Lies of PNative322321
World of WarcraftNative483532
League of LegendsNative159111104
Minecraft (Java)Native173142134
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver584138
Elden RingCrossOver211514
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver332321
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Air 13″ M2 (8-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈18 FPSMacBook Air 13″ M2 (10-core GPU)2022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈21 FPSMacBook Air 15″ M22023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈21 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 FPS

MacBook Pro 13″ M2: quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 13″ M2 good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 13″ M2 (2022) is best suited to light games and cloud gaming. Expect about 25 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 159 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 13″ M2 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 Pro 13″ M2 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.