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MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (30-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (30-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 72 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 74 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 377 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 167 FPS. Its 30-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 5050 in native games. With 36 GB of unified memory, about 23.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2023 · MacBook Pro 16″

ChipApple M3 Max
CPU14–16-core CPU
GPU30-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory36 GB / 48 GB / 64 GB / 96 GB / 128 GB
Display3456×2234
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 5050 + Ryzen 5 5600

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 36 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low10486103
Medium926891
High725170
Ultra584057

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 36 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3456×2234)
Cyberpunk 2077Native725132
Baldur's Gate 3Native746240
Resident Evil 4Native795635
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative584026
Death Stranding Director's CutNative866138
No Man's SkyNative825837
Lies of PNative936642
World of WarcraftNative707061
League of LegendsNative377315205
Minecraft (Java)Native221221215
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver16711975
Elden RingCrossOver584327
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver786542
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

Try other games and settings

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MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (30-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (30-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (30-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 72 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 377 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (30-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 5050, with CPU performance close to a Ryzen 5 5600. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (30-core GPU) need for gaming?

36 GB gives about 23.4 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 128 GB help at 4K.