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MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (16-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (16-core GPU) (2021) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 35 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 44 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 223 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 83 FPS. Its 16-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 3050 6GB 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
GPU16-core
Unified memory16 GB / 32 GB
Display3024×1964
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 3050 6GB + Ryzen 7 3700X

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low614360
Medium473346
High352534
Ultra281826

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3024×1964)
Cyberpunk 2077Native352518
Baldur's Gate 3Native443123
Resident Evil 4Native392720
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative281914
Death Stranding Director's CutNative423022
No Man's SkyNative402821
Lies of PNative463224
World of WarcraftNative544736
League of LegendsNative223157117
Minecraft (Java)Native172168146
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver835843
Elden RingCrossOver302115
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver463224
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Pro 13″ M12020 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈19 FPSMacBook Pro 13″ M22022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (14-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈31 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M1 Max (24-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈48 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M1 Max (32-core GPU)2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈58 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M1 Pro2021 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈35 FPS

MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (16-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (16-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (16-core GPU) (2021) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. Expect about 35 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 223 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (16-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 3050 6GB, 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 (16-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.