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MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (40-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (40-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 87 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 76 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 385 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 198 FPS. Its 40-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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
GPU40-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory36 GB / 48 GB / 64 GB / 96 GB / 128 GB
Display3456×2234
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 4060 Ti 8GB + Ryzen 5 5600

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 36 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low106100106
Medium10184100
High876386
Ultra725171

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3456×2234)
Cyberpunk 2077Native876340
Baldur's Gate 3Native767150
Resident Evil 4Native947044
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative715132
Death Stranding Director's CutNative1037648
No Man's SkyNative977346
Lies of PNative1128252
World of WarcraftNative707068
League of LegendsNative385363256
Minecraft (Java)Native221221220
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver19814894
Elden RingCrossOver605234
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver807553
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

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MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (40-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (40-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (40-core GPU) (2023) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 87 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 385 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (40-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, 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 (40-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.