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MacBook Pro 14″ M5: gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 14″ M5 (2025) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 43 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 54 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 277 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 102 FPS. Its 10-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

2025 · MacBook Pro 14″

ChipApple M5
CPU10-core CPU (4P + 6E)
GPU10-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB
Display3024×1964
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 3050 8GB + Core i5-13400F

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 16 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low765374
Medium594157
High433043
Ultra352232

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3024×1964)
Cyberpunk 2077Native433023
Baldur's Gate 3Native543828
Resident Evil 4Native483324
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative352417
Death Stranding Director's CutNative523627
No Man's SkyNative503526
Lies of PNative573929
World of WarcraftNative766045
League of LegendsNative277194145
Minecraft (Java)Native250231186
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1027153
Elden RingCrossOver372619
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver574030
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

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MacBook Pro 14″ M5: quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 14″ M5 good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 14″ M5 (2025) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 43 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 277 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 14″ M5 equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 3050 8GB, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-13400F. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 14″ M5 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.