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MacBook Pro 14″ M3: gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 14″ M3 (2023) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 29 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 36 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 185 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 68 FPS. Its 10-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

2023 · MacBook Pro 14″

ChipApple M3
CPU8-core CPU (4P + 4E)
GPU10-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory8 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB
Display3024×1964
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRX 6500 XT + Ryzen 5 8500G

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low513550
Medium392738
High292028
Ultra231521

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3024×1964)
Cyberpunk 2077Native292015
Baldur's Gate 3Native362519
Resident Evil 4Native322216
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative231611
Death Stranding Director's CutNative352418
No Man's SkyNative332317
Lies of PNative382620
World of WarcraftNative554030
League of LegendsNative18513096
Minecraft (Java)Native196164125
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver684835
Elden RingCrossOver241713
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver382720
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

MacBook Air 13″ M3 (8-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈21 FPSMacBook Air 13″ M3 (10-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPSMacBook Air 15″ M32024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPSMacBook Pro 13″ M22022 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈25 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M2 Pro (16-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈39 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M2 Pro (19-core GPU)2023 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈46 FPS

MacBook Pro 14″ M3: quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 14″ M3 good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 14″ M3 (2023) is fine for lighter games and older AAA titles. Expect about 29 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 185 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 14″ M3 equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RX 6500 XT, with CPU performance close to a Ryzen 5 8500G. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 14″ M3 need for gaming?

Avoid the 8 GB version for modern games. 16 GB gives about 10.4 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High.