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MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (20-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (20-core GPU) (2024) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 58 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 70 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 355 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 136 FPS. Its 20-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 3060 8GB 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
GPU20-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory24 GB / 48 GB
Display3024×1964
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 3060 8GB + Core i5-12400F

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 24 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low987196
Medium785576
High584057
Ultra463245

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3024×1964)
Cyberpunk 2077Native584030
Baldur's Gate 3Native705038
Resident Evil 4Native644533
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative463224
Death Stranding Director's CutNative694936
No Man's SkyNative674735
Lies of PNative755339
World of WarcraftNative757159
League of LegendsNative355258193
Minecraft (Java)Native237235223
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1369571
Elden RingCrossOver493425
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver745340
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

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MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (20-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (20-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (20-core GPU) (2024) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 58 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 355 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Pro (20-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 3060 8GB, 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 (20-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.