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MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Pro: gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Pro (2023) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 48 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 58 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 296 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 112 FPS. Its 18-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop Arc A580 in native games. With 18 GB of unified memory, about 11.7 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2023 · MacBook Pro 16″

ChipApple M3 Pro
CPU11–12-core CPU
GPU18-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory18 GB / 36 GB
Display3456×2234
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCArc A580 + Core i5-11500

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 18 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low815880
Medium644563
High483347
Ultra382637

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 18 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3456×2234)
Cyberpunk 2077Native483321
Baldur's Gate 3Native584226
Resident Evil 4Native523723
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative382716
Death Stranding Director's CutNative574025
No Man's SkyNative553824
Lies of PNative624327
World of WarcraftNative656042
League of LegendsNative296213135
Minecraft (Java)Native205203170
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1127849
Elden RingCrossOver402818
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver614428
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″ M3 Pro: quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Pro good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Pro (2023) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 48 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 296 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Pro equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a Arc A580, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-11500. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Pro need for gaming?

18 GB gives about 11.7 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 36 GB help at 4K.