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MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Pro (19-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Pro (19-core GPU) (2023) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 46 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 55 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 281 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 107 FPS. Its 19-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 3050 8GB in native games. With 16 GB of unified memory, about 10.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2023 · MacBook Pro 14″

ChipApple M2 Pro
CPU10–12-core CPU
GPU19-core
Unified memory16 GB / 32 GB
Display3024×1964
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 3050 8GB + Core i5-10600K

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low775676
Medium614360
High463245
Ultra362334

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3024×1964)
Cyberpunk 2077Native463224
Baldur's Gate 3Native554030
Resident Evil 4Native503525
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative362518
Death Stranding Director's CutNative553828
No Man's SkyNative523727
Lies of PNative594131
World of WarcraftNative605747
League of LegendsNative281203152
Minecraft (Java)Native190189177
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1077556
Elden RingCrossOver382720
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver584231
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

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Similar Macs

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MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Pro (19-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Pro (19-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Pro (19-core GPU) (2023) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 46 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 281 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Pro (19-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 3050 8GB, 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 Pro (19-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.