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MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (14-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (14-core GPU) (2021) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 31 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 39 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 198 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 73 FPS. Its 14-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RX 6500 XT in native games. With 16 GB of unified memory, about 10.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2021 · MacBook Pro 14″

ChipApple M1 Pro
CPU8–10-core CPU
GPU14-core
Unified memory16 GB / 32 GB
Display3024×1964
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRX 6500 XT + Ryzen 7 3700X

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low543853
Medium422941
High312230
Ultra251623

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3024×1964)
Cyberpunk 2077Native312216
Baldur's Gate 3Native392720
Resident Evil 4Native342417
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative251712
Death Stranding Director's CutNative372619
No Man's SkyNative362519
Lies of PNative402821
World of WarcraftNative534332
League of LegendsNative198139103
Minecraft (Java)Native172162132
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver735138
Elden RingCrossOver261814
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver412921
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

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MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (14-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (14-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (14-core GPU) (2021) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. Expect about 31 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 198 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (14-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RX 6500 XT, with CPU performance close to a Ryzen 7 3700X. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (14-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.