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MacBook Pro 16″ M1 Max (32-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 16″ M1 Max (32-core GPU) (2021) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 58 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 60 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 305 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 134 FPS. Its 32-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 3060 8GB in native games. With 32 GB of unified memory, about 20.8 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2021 · MacBook Pro 16″

ChipApple M1 Max
CPU10-core CPU (8P + 2E)
GPU32-core
Unified memory32 GB / 64 GB
Display3456×2234
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 3060 8GB + Ryzen 7 3700X

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 32 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low846984
Medium745473
High584056
Ultra463245

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 32 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3456×2234)
Cyberpunk 2077Native584026
Baldur's Gate 3Native604932
Resident Evil 4Native634528
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative463221
Death Stranding Director's CutNative694931
No Man's SkyNative664729
Lies of PNative755333
World of WarcraftNative575749
League of LegendsNative305253164
Minecraft (Java)Native180180175
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1349560
Elden RingCrossOver473422
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver635234
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

Similar Macs

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MacBook Pro 16″ M1 Max (32-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 16″ M1 Max (32-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 16″ M1 Max (32-core GPU) (2021) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 58 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 305 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 16″ M1 Max (32-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 Ryzen 7 3700X. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 16″ M1 Max (32-core GPU) need for gaming?

32 GB gives about 20.8 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 64 GB help at 4K.