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MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max (30-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max (30-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 62 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 66 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 335 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 144 FPS. Its 30-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 2060 Super in native games. With 32 GB of unified memory, about 20.8 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2023 · MacBook Pro 14″

ChipApple M2 Max
CPU12-core CPU (8P + 4E)
GPU30-core
Unified memory32 GB / 64 GB / 96 GB
Display3024×1964
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 2060 Super + Core i5-10600K

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 32 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low927592
Medium805879
High624360
Ultra503549

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 32 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3024×1964)
Cyberpunk 2077Native624332
Baldur's Gate 3Native665340
Resident Evil 4Native684836
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative493526
Death Stranding Director's CutNative745239
No Man's SkyNative715037
Lies of PNative805642
World of WarcraftNative636258
League of LegendsNative335272206
Minecraft (Java)Native198198196
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver14410276
Elden RingCrossOver503627
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver705643
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

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MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max (30-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max (30-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max (30-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 62 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 335 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max (30-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 2060 Super, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-10600K. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max (30-core GPU) need for gaming?

32 GB gives about 20.8 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 96 GB help at 4K.