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MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Pro: gaming performance

The MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Pro (2024) is a capable gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 58 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 70 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 355 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 136 FPS. Its 20-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 3060 8GB in native games. With 24 GB of unified memory, about 15.6 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2024 · MacBook Pro 16″

ChipApple M4 Pro
CPU12–14-core CPU
GPU20-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory24 GB / 48 GB
Display3456×2234
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 3060 8GB + Core i5-12400F

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 24 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low987196
Medium785576
High584057
Ultra463245

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 24 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440pRetina (3456×2234)
Cyberpunk 2077Native584026
Baldur's Gate 3Native705032
Resident Evil 4Native644528
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative463221
Death Stranding Director's CutNative694931
No Man's SkyNative674729
Lies of PNative755333
World of WarcraftNative757151
League of LegendsNative355258164
Minecraft (Java)Native237235204
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver1369560
Elden RingCrossOver493422
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver745334
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

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MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Pro: quick answers

Is the MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Pro good for gaming?

The MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Pro (2024) is a capable gaming Mac. Expect about 58 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 355 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Pro equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 3060 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 Pro need for gaming?

24 GB gives about 15.6 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 48 GB help at 4K.