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MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro (14-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro (14-core GPU) (2023) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 39 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 49 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 250 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 92 FPS. Its 14-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop GTX 1660 in native games. With 18 GB of unified memory, about 11.7 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2023 · MacBook Pro 14″

ChipApple M3 Pro
CPU11–12-core CPU
GPU14-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory18 GB / 36 GB
Display3024×1964
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCGTX 1660 + Core i5-11500

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 18 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low684867
Medium533752
High392738
Ultra312231

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 18 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3024×1964)
Cyberpunk 2077Native392720
Baldur's Gate 3Native493426
Resident Evil 4Native433023
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative312216
Death Stranding Director's CutNative473325
No Man's SkyNative453224
Lies of PNative513627
World of WarcraftNative635341
League of LegendsNative250176131
Minecraft (Java)Native204196166
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver926448
Elden RingCrossOver332317
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver523627
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

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MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro (14-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro (14-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro (14-core GPU) (2023) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. Expect about 39 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 250 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro (14-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a GTX 1660, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-11500. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro (14-core GPU) need for gaming?

18 GB gives about 11.7 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 36 GB help at 4K.