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MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max (40-core GPU): gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max (40-core GPU) (2024) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 101 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 86 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 438 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 230 FPS. Its 40-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 5060 Ti 8GB in native games. With 36 GB of unified memory, about 23.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2024 · MacBook Pro 16″

ChipApple M4 Max
CPU14–16-core CPU
GPU40-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory36 GB / 48 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB
Display3456×2234
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 5060 Ti 8GB + Core i5-12400F

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 36 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low121115121
Medium11598115
High10175100
Ultra856083

FPS in 16 games

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

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3456×2234)
Cyberpunk 2077Native1017548
Baldur's Gate 3Native868259
Resident Evil 4Native1108252
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative836038
Death Stranding Director's CutNative1209057
No Man's SkyNative1128655
Lies of PNative1309762
World of WarcraftNative808077
League of LegendsNative438418303
Minecraft (Java)Native251251250
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver230175112
Elden RingCrossOver606040
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver918762
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

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MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max (40-core GPU): quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max (40-core GPU) good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max (40-core GPU) (2024) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 101 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 438 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max (40-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-12400F. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the MacBook Pro 16″ M4 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.