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MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (16-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (16-core GPU) (2024) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 50 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 61 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 314 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 117 FPS. Its 16-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop Arc A580 in native games. With 24 GB of unified memory, about 15.6 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2024 · MacBook Pro 14″

ChipApple M4 Pro
CPU12–14-core CPU
GPU16-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory24 GB / 48 GB
Display3024×1964
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCArc A580 + Core i5-12400F

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 24 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low866184
Medium674765
High503549
Ultra402839

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 24 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3024×1964)
Cyberpunk 2077Native503526
Baldur's Gate 3Native614332
Resident Evil 4Native553828
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative402821
Death Stranding Director's CutNative604231
No Man's SkyNative574030
Lies of PNative654534
World of WarcraftNative746651
League of LegendsNative314222165
Minecraft (Java)Native237232205
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1178161
Elden RingCrossOver422922
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver654634
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

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MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (16-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (16-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (16-core GPU) (2024) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 50 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 314 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (16-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a Arc A580, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-12400F. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (16-core GPU) need for gaming?

24 GB gives about 15.6 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 48 GB help at 4K.